Operations Engineer

Vanguard Renewables is the premier anaerobic digester developer/owner/operator in the United States. Our closed-loop anaerobic digestion process converts organic waste and cow manure into green electricity or renewable natural gas as well as other related “value-added” products. We are headquartered in MA, funded by institutional capital partners, and currently, have 20+ projects operating and in development in over 13 states. We have a plan to aggressively expand into other domestic markets. 

Vanguard Renewables is seeking a Process, Environmental, or Biosystems Engineer to join our rapidly expanding operations team. This role will support the operations team from within the engineering team to propose and execute capital improvement projects on operational sites, and optimize digester performance and gas production for fully operational digesters. 

Responsibilities 

• Monitors chemical, mechanical, and biological KPIs for fleet of anaerobic digesters and makes recommendations for operational improvement 
• Provides technical skills for identification and execution of operational strategies for optimization of plant operations and RNG production 
• Supports new AD projects through end of commissioning phase into full operation 
• Supports the establishment of a standardized “capital improvement project” process from project identification and business case development through operational installation. 
• Collaborates across engineering, feedstock sales, and development teams to assess new opportunities and/or technologies. Supports the development of business cases as required 
• Manages multiple complex operational and capital improvement projects simultaneously 
• Consistent and on-time attendance 
• Other duties as assigned.  

Skills and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in biosystems, chemical, mechanical, or environmental engineering, or a similar field 
• 3-5 years of engineering or operations experience in a similar role 
• Hybrid schedule out of Weston, MA office 
• Flexibility to travel to operational project sites as needed 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Postgraduate degree in Environmental Management or Renewable Energy is desirable. 
• Excellent verbal and written English skills are desirable. 
• Strong knowledge and understanding of operational and environmental issues, processes, and impacts, particularly linked to renewable energy.  
• Experience in anaerobic digestion, wastewater treatment, and/or food chemistry preferred 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Positive attitude with a high level of integrity and dependability 
• Results oriented with an ability to work under tight timelines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment  

What We Offer 

• Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits. 
• Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary. 
• 401(k). 
• Paid time off (PTO). 
• Job Type: Full Time 
• Phone Expense Reimbursement 

Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.