Gas Plant Manager

Waste Connections – Loess Hills Landfill

Location: Malvern, IA

Pay Range: $115,000/yr + cash/stock bonus

We are looking for a high-impact Gas Plant Manager to lead and optimize operations at our renewable natural gas (RNG) / landfill gas facility. This is a critical leadership role responsible for plant performance, safety, compliance, and team development. This opportunity is ideal for a proven leader who thrives in industrial environments and is passionate about operational excellence.

• Manage a Team of Plant Operators and oversee daily operations of the gas plant ensuring optimal uptime and efficiency

• Monitor and optimize gas processing systems including compressors and related equipment

• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements

• Drive a safety-first culture and proactively identify hazards

• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues to minimize downtime

• Manage plant budgets, inventory, and vendor relationships

• Analyze plant data and implement continuous improvement initiatives

• Partner with landfill and corporate teams to align performance goals

• Lead audits, inspections, and compliance reporting

• Develop and maintain SOPs and operational best practices

Additional Expectations:

• Provide on-call leadership support during upset or emergency conditions

• Primarily a day-role leadership position with occasional operational support as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in gas plant or industrial operations

• Several years of leadership experience managing technicians/operators

• Strong knowledge of gas processing systems and plant operations

• Experience with SCADA and control systems

• Proven track record improving plant performance and safety outcomes

• Experience in landfill gas, RNG, or biogas facilities

• Maintenance planning and outage scheduling experience

• Familiarity with CMMS systems and regulatory reporting

• Strong leadership and team-building skills

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability

• Ability to manage multiple priorities

• Strong communication skills

We Keep Our Promises! Waste Connections empowers employees with a culture built on respect, reliability, and integrity.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status.