Commissioning Engineer - Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

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Permanent contract
Bala Cynwyd
Salary: Not specified
Occasional remote
Education: BAC+3
Skills & expertise
Generated content
Safety protocols knowledge
Communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Safety compliance
Teamwork

Waga Energy
Waga Energy

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Job description

Waga Energy, Inc., an innovative Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) producer specializing in landfill gas upgrading is currently seeking candidates for the position of Commissioning Engineer to support our growing activities in the US.

If you are passionate about renewable energy and eager to make a significant impact in the energy transition, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

This role requires frequent travel to Waga Energy’s WAGABOX® project locations across the US. The duration of time spent on project sites will vary and may involve stays of up to four weeks at a time. A stay of four weeks will be followed by one week of paid time off. Although we’re ideally seeking candidates who are available to work out of our Bala Cynwyd, PA (Philadelphia area) office, we are open to remote arrangements as well as most time will be spent on project sites.

About Waga Energy, Inc.

Waga Energy, Inc. has developed a breakthrough technology to recover landfill gas into biomethane, also called Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). Our WAGABOX® landfill gas upgrading units deliver high-quality biomethane, regardless of the quality of the raw biogas. The biomethane produced by the WAGABOX® can be injected directly into the gas grid or used as fuel for vehicles. Waga Energy builds, owns, operates, and maintains the WAGABOX® units under long-term contracts with landfill owners, and biomethane sales revenue is shared.

Upgrading landfill gas - a waste-management byproduct - positions Waga Energy to provide the most competitively priced biomethane on the market for end customers. For large-capacity landfills, WAGABOX® can offer grid parity with natural gas.

WAGABOX® units have a double impact to help fight climate change: they capture landfills gas - a major source of greenhouse gas emissions - and produce a renewable substitute for fossil-based natural gas. Each new WAGABOX® unit marks additional progress toward a true energy transition and toward protecting our environment.

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About the Position – Responsibilities & Duties

Join our dynamic team where you’ll play a pivotal role in promoting renewable energies, particularly renewable gas, as part of the future energy transition.

In collaboration with Waga Energy’s project delivery and operations departments, the Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for the commissioning of all new US WAGABOX® landfill gas upgrading units ensuring that all systems and equipment are installed, tested, and operating according to established operational requirements.

Associated responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Commissioning Planning and Execution - Developing and implementing detailed commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures for all new US WAGABOX® units.

  • System Integration - Ensuring all unit systems and components are integrated seamlessly, meeting design specifications and operational standards.

  • Performance Evaluation - Evaluating the performance of each step of the process, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring optimal unit operations.

  • Leak Testing & Inerting Processes - Implementing and managing leak testing and inerting processes, ensuring safety and gas quality.

  • Safety and Compliance - Maintaining a continuous focus on safety, ensuring all commissioning activities comply with safety regulations and industry standards.

  • Continuous Improvement - Consistently prioritizing process optimization/improvement throughout the commissioning process and making suggestions to the Waga Energy R&D and design teams.

  • Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution - Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving technical issues during the commissioning phase to ensure smooth plant startup and operation.

  • Documentation and Reporting - Maintaining comprehensive documentation of commissioning activities, test results, and performance metrics and presenting information to all project team members.

  • Team Collaboration - Working in close collaboration with project managers, project engineers and other team members to ensure successful project delivery and handover to operations.

  • Training and Support - Providing training and support to plant operators on the operation and maintenance of commissioned systems and equipment.

Culture

Faced with the urgent need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the employees of Waga Energy have commitment themselves to take meaningful action to contribute to sustainable energy transition and the construction of a more environmentally friendly society. In serving as members of this committed team of professionals, Waga Energy employees are supported in meeting their professional development and career advancement goals within a fair, ethical culture focused on cooperation, humility, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Benefits

Waga offers a competitive annual salary and benefits package including 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401k plan with company matching contributions. You’ll enjoy a friendly work environment where you’ll have the ability to flex your work hours to attend to personal/family related matters as needed. Work from home is currently available 1 day per week.

Waga Energy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Note to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies*: Waga Energy, Inc. is currently managing all recruiting efforts internally and is not accepting inquires/candidate recommendations from external agencies.*


Preferred experience

About You - Qualifications & Skills

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A bachelor’s degree in process, mechanical, chemical or electrical engineering or a similar discipline.

  • A minimum of 3 years of commissioning experience, preferably within the renewable energy or natural gas industry.

  • Technical skills in the areas of automation, electricity, process engineering (P&ID, PFD, Hazop, functional analysis, etc.), and mechanical engineering (piping, pressure vessels, etc.).

  • Strong understanding of RNG production processes, systems, and equipment.

  • Knowledge of inerting processes and safety protocols.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.

  • The ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.

  • French language skills are a plus but are not required.

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