Operations Engineer

PurposeEnergy

Operations Engineer at PurposeEnergy optimizing biogas plants and leading operations compliance. Focus on troubleshooting and maximizing uptime while collaborating with various engineering teams.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeNew Hampshire, Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and optimize plant performance including biogas production, digester health, and energy output
Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintenance protocols
Collaborate with construction and commissioning teams during plant startup and handover
Collaborate with project and process engineering teams to translate operational learnings to designs for future operating plants
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs across operating facilities
Analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements
Project manage capital improvement projects across operating facilities, including scope development, contractor coordination, and execution through commissioning and handover
Provide technical support and training to plant operators
Prepare operational reports and present findings to senior leadership
Update P&IDs to reflect as-built conditions and modifications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, or related Engineering field
7+ years of experience in wastewater plant operations, physical/chemical/biological wastewater treatment, and/or bioenergy generation.
Project management of full-scale upgrades, debottlenecks, and other capital projects
Experience with major industrial projects, preferably resource recovery facilities, biogas (and RNG) production, industrial food manufacturing, nutrient removal, and related treatment processes.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Strong prioritization skills with the ability to operate in a complex, rapidly changing business environment with tight schedules and demanding targets.
Familiarity with SCADA systems and data monitoring tools
Communicates technical concepts clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Willingness to travel to plant sites as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for bonus & Company equity plan
Comprehensive benefits (healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k))
Expense reimbursement for work-related travel

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Hard Skills & Tools

Biological Wastewater TreatmentChemical Wastewater TreatmentMechanical EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringReading SchematicsBlueprint InterpretationTechnical Manual ProficiencyPreventive MaintenanceCorrective ActionsOperational Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong Problem-Solving SkillsAnalytical SkillsPrioritization SkillsClear Communication