Director, Gas Asset Performance

Divert

Director responsible for maximizing performance of biogas and RNG assets at Divert. Leading technical strategies to improve operational efficiencies and asset lifecycle value.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing biogas and renewable natural gas assets, focusing on performance optimization, lifecycle planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and improve operational performance across multiple facilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Biogas Asset ManagementRenewable Natural Gas (RNG) OptimizationLifecycle PlanningCross-Functional LeadershipOperational Performance Improvement

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Hard Skills

Gas HandlingMethane RecoveryGas Quality ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisContinuous ImprovementPerformance Metrics TrackingEquipment StandardizationTechnology SelectionCapital Improvement PlanningProcess Facility Commissioning

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsBusiness AcumenInfluencing Without Authority

Tools & Technologies

Gas Collection SystemsCompression EquipmentCO2 Removal TechnologiesPipeline Injection SystemsAnalyzersUtility Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Industrial Asset ManagementOperational PerformanceComplex Operational IssuesStartup ActivitiesMajor Maintenance Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the enterprise owner for the performance of Divert's biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG) assets across all operating facilities.
This role is responsible for maximizing asset availability, methane recovery, gas quality, safety, and lifecycle value by partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external technology partners.
Provide technical leadership during complex operational issues, startup activities, equipment failures, process upsets, and major maintenance events.
Own the enterprise strategy for gas handling and RNG assets, including gas collection, compression, upgrading, CO2 removal, gas quality, pipeline injection, flares, analyzers, and associated utility systems.
Establish and track performance metrics and benchmarks across all operating facilities, identifying trends and sharing best practices throughout the organization.
Develop the long-term roadmap for gas asset performance, including lifecycle planning, equipment standardization, technology selection, and capital improvement recommendations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline.
10+ years of experience supporting, operating, maintaining, optimizing, or commissioning industrial gas handling, RNG, biogas, or comparable process facilities.
Demonstrated success improving operational performance across multiple facilities.
Experience influencing cross-functional organizations without direct authority.
Experience managing OEMs, engineering consultants, specialty contractors, and technology vendors.
Strong understanding of industrial asset management, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and lifecycle planning.
Excellent communication, organizational, and business acumen with the ability to translate technical issues into operational and capital priorities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
Life Insurance
Safe harbor 401(k) plan
Paid Time Off
Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization