Lead Operator – Renewable Natural Gas

Waga Energy

Lead Operator overseeing landfill biogas to renewable natural gas plants for Waga Energy. Responsible for operations supervision and ensuring compliance while providing hands-on support.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeSacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive mechanical and electrical maintenance expertise in plant operations, with a strong focus on safety compliance and effective team supervision. Proficient in troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and fostering relationships with stakeholders in the biogas and natural gas sectors.

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Mechanical Maintenance ExperienceElectrical Maintenance ExperienceBiogas Processing ExperienceCMMS Platform ProficiencyIndustrial Safety Procedures Knowledge

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Hard Skills

TroubleshootingRepair EquipmentMaintenance PlanningGas Treatment TechnologiesProcess SystemsCompression SystemsLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Confined Space EntryPlant OperationsField Personnel Supervision

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Landfill GasBiogasNatural Gas ProcessingOil IndustryGas IndustryChemical Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing a group of landfill biogas to renewable natural gas plants (i.e., WAGABOXES®) located in Wheatland, CA, Vacaville, CA, Bakersfield, CA and Eugene, OR.
Working from home and traveling extensively, approximately 50%, to the WAGABOX sites listed above.
Spending 3-4 days at Waga Energy’s corporate office in Bala Cynwyd, PA for new hire orientation followed by approximately 1 week of technical training at one of the WAGABOX® sites listed above or a site located in New York.
Serving as an operations supervisor responsible for overseeing the safe, compliant, and efficient operations of an assigned pool/group of WAGABOX® units while providing hands-on operations and maintenance support to Plant Operators as needed.
Ensuring Plant Operators complete all assigned operations & maintenance tasks in a safe, timely, effective manner in accordance with established policies and procedures while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and maximizing production/up time.
Serving as the primary Waga Energy representative for assigned WAGABOX® sites both internally (within Waga Energy) and externally (i.e., landfill partners, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders).

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 7 years of mechanical/electrical maintenance experience in a plant/industrial operations environment within the oil, gas, or chemical industry.
Experience working in landfill gas, biogas, or natural gas processing is preferred.
Related technical or vocational education/training.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Experience with industrial safety procedures and regulations including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and confined space entry.
Excellent written & verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively build and maintain internal and external relationships.
Experience with CMMS platforms and maintenance planning.
Ability to perform physical tasks associated with the role, including lifting, carrying, and working in varied environmental conditions.
Experience supervising field-based or remote site personnel is a plus as is familiarity with gas treatment technologies, process systems, and/or compression systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

20 days of paid time off
11 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401k plan with company matching contributions