Gas Plant Manager
Waste Connections – Loess Hills Landfill
Location: Malvern, IA
Pay Range: $115,000/yr + cash/stock bonus
Waste Connections is hiring!
We are looking for a high-impact Gas Plant Manager to lead and optimize operations at our renewable natural gas (RNG) / landfill gas facility. This is a critical leadership role responsible for plant performance, safety, compliance, and team development. This opportunity is ideal for a proven leader who thrives in industrial environments and is passionate about operational excellence.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive Pay & Bonus Structure
• Career Growth – Leadership visibility and advancement opportunities
• Excellent Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Strong Company Culture – Built on integrity, safety, and teamwork
_The Role (What You'll Do)_
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage a Team of Plant Operators and oversee daily operations of the gas plant ensuring optimal uptime and efficiency
• Monitor and optimize gas processing systems including compressors and related equipment
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Drive a safety-first culture and proactively identify hazards
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues to minimize downtime
• Manage plant budgets, inventory, and vendor relationships
• Analyze plant data and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with landfill and corporate teams to align performance goals
• Lead audits, inspections, and compliance reporting
• Develop and maintain SOPs and operational best practices
Additional Expectations:
• Provide on-call leadership support during upset or emergency conditions
• Primarily a day-role leadership position with occasional operational support as needed
_What We Need From You_
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in gas plant or industrial operations
• Several years of leadership experience managing technicians/operators
• Strong knowledge of gas processing systems and plant operations
• Experience with SCADA and control systems
• Proven track record improving plant performance and safety outcomes
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in landfill gas, RNG, or biogas facilities
• Maintenance planning and outage scheduling experience
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and regulatory reporting
Core Competencies:
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills
We Keep Our Promises! Waste Connections empowers employees with a culture built on respect, reliability, and integrity.
_Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status._