Vision RNG is seeking a commissioning manager to manage the safe startup of RNG plants across the US. This role is responsible for managing safe, optimal and environmentally sound commissioning activities for new Renewable Natural Gas Facilities. The candidate will interface with project stakeholders, construction team, and operations team to ensure new plant starts up in a safe and timely manner.
The ideal candidate will have experience operating landfill gas plants, including compression and electrical equipment. The ability to travel to sites and coordinate with remote teams is critical. Up to 80%% travel should be expected with this role.
Primary Responsibilities:
Support the development and execution of the commissioning strategy, start-up strategy and performance acceptance criteria.
Develops a detailed commissioning plan, comprised of all respective vendors that is sequenced to avoid conflict with the executions team, yet a timely delivery of a properly commissioned facility.
Ensures all required hardware, media, gases and other critical commissioning items are delivered to and safely stored at the plant in advance of plant commissioning activities.
Able to develop a commissioning schedule that outlines all activities required.
Support successful plant startup and handover from Execution team to Operations team.
Provide integration support between key contracting scopes.
Perform various QA/QC checks on commissioning activities related to electrical, mechanical, and rotating equipment.
Document and participate in plant design revisions and continuous improvement cycle, with communications and support from the Engineering team.
Oversight of the development and execution of the contractors commissioning, start-up and performance testing plan to ensure quality delivery of the contractual commitments.
Maintains current knowledge of the latest codes, standards, and best practices to encourage electrical safety for personnel and equipment protection. Fulfills the role of technical expert regarding electrical and general process safety in the workplace, and always sets a positive example of the company safety culture. Approaches designs with safety and long-term serviceability as top priorities.
Maintains knowledge of the VRNG design process and specifications leading to construction documents.
Creates, updates and modifies a wide variety of standard operating procedures developed from hands on installation and setup of new facilities.
Works closely with all engineering disciplines as well as operations staff to fully understand each process and provide design input regarding controllability, reliability, and safety.
10 years industry experience in landfill gas processing, oil-gas-refining, chemicals, or industrial gases.
3 years operational experience.
Ability to network effectively across theVRNG organization to access relevant data and knowledge.
Highly motivated and able to work as part of a diverse team without supervision.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams, both internal and external contractors, to deliver results.
Must have excellent safety leadership skills, including understanding of risk assessments, PHAs, and permit required work.
Familiarity with construction, automation, operations work types and crafts.
Ability to work in the field at construction sites and adapt to various working conditions which include extreme heat and cold.
Pass a drug screen and maintain a valid US driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability to work independently and self-directed; take initiative in seeking efficiencies of processes.