Engineering Jobs in Evans, CO

RNG Plant Manager

LaSalle, Colorado

Full-Time | Senior Site Leadership Role

AD Energy Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a well-capitalised Renewable Natural Gas developer and owner-operator to appoint a Plant Manager for a large-scale dairy manure anaerobic digestion facility producing pipeline-quality RNG.

This is a technically demanding, senior operational leadership role with full accountability for the safe, compliant, and profitable operation of a live biological process plant. The facility integrates anaerobic digestion, biogas handling, upgrading, and balance-of-plant systems and operates in a regulated environmental and safety-critical environment.

The Plant Manager will function as the senior on-site authority, responsible for plant performance, people leadership, regulatory compliance, asset integrity, and continuous operational optimisation.

Role Overview

As Plant Manager, you will take end-to-end ownership of all plant operations, including digestion performance, gas production, maintenance strategy, safety systems, environmental compliance, and cost control.

This role requires a deep understanding of anaerobic digestion biology, mechanical and electrical systems, gas upgrading technology, and industrial maintenance practices, combined with strong leadership and financial acumen.

You will lead operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel while working closely with engineering, development, finance, and senior leadership teams.

Core Responsibilities

Operations & Process Performance

• Establish and execute operational policies, procedures, and performance standards for anaerobic digesters, gas handling, and RNG upgrading systems
• Oversee digester biology, feedstock management, loading rates, retention times, temperature control, and process stability
• Monitor biogas production, methane content, gas quality, and system availability to maximise RNG output
• Identify and troubleshoot process upsets, mechanical failures, and biological instability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, efficiency, and yield optimisation

Maintenance & Asset Integrity

• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems
• Ensure reliability of critical assets including digesters, mixers, pumps, compressors, blowers, upgrading skids, and balance-of-plant equipment
• Manage spare parts strategy, critical inventory, and maintenance planning
• Review root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Own site-wide safety culture and ensure full compliance with OSHA and company HSE standards
• Ensure all required safety training, emergency response plans, and permit systems are implemented and maintained
• Maintain compliance with environmental permits, reporting requirements, and inspections
• Act as primary site interface for regulators, inspectors, insurers, and auditors

People Leadership & Workforce Development

• Directly lead and develop plant operators, technicians, and mechanics
• Establish clear annual goals, performance objectives, and development plans
• Identify skills gaps and implement training programs to maintain a technically competent workforce
• Foster a hands-on, accountable, and safety-first operational culture

Financial & Budget Ownership

• Develop, manage, and control plant operating and capital budgets
• Review and approve operational expenditure within authorised limits
• Justify and recommend capital improvement projects
• Monitor cost performance and implement corrective actions as required
• Prepare and present monthly and annual operating and financial reports to stakeholders

Stakeholder & Business Interface

• Provide regular operational updates to senior leadership and ownership groups
• Participate in management meetings, operational reviews, and technical discussions
• Provide operational input into new project development, expansions, and facility upgrades
• Support functional design reviews, layout optimisation, and constructability input

Experience & Technical Profile

We are keen to speak with candidates who bring:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience managing anaerobic digestion, biogas, or RNG facilities
• Strong technical understanding of manure-based digesters, biogas systems, and upgrading technologies
• Proven experience operating within regulated industrial or environmental environments
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary site teams
• Experience managing plant budgets, OPEX/CAPEX, and performance reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability across biological and mechanical systems

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field is preferred, though substantial plant leadership experience will be considered.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance-based incentive bonus
• Relocation support (where applicable)
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Long-term career progression within a growing RNG platform

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.