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.