PlanET Biogas USA Inc Looking for Operations Manager at Greeley, CO Full Time

Description:
PlanET Biogas Group is a world leader in the biogas industry with over 20 years of experience in the design and construction of anaerobic digestion technology. With more than 550 successfully installed plants worldwide, PlanET is a major player in the global biogas industry. PlanET has more than 250 employees worldwide based in Germany, Netherlands, France, the UK, USA and Canada. PlanET’s portfolio covers all areas of biogas technology including Aerobic Digestors and RNG systems from initial planning, design, construction to on-site service and remote support.

For the continued expansion of its North American operations, PlanET is looking for an Operations Manager to join our team. Reporting to the General Manager, the selected candidate will be expected to handle all aspects of operations, biological and service support of anaerobic digester and RNG projects across North America.

Responsibilities:
Ensure that safety of PlanET employees, PlanET subcontractors, and customers is paramount by implementation of PlanET Safety Program rules

Prepare digester start-up protocols and support digester biological commissioning

Manage a team of Operations Advisors who will support customers in the field during start-up and provide operations support once the plant is in at operational capacity

Establish a growth strategy for our Service Organization

Operations and service support to our growing RNG platform

Follow-up with clients to ensure their plants are running at optimal output

Recognizes and corrects potential equipment failure or unsafe conditions and communicates this to the General Manager and site personnel

Develop an Operational Excellence program

Assist with establishing and run PlanET Biological Testing Laboratory

Assist with establishing a biological service offering to our customers

Ensures that all work performed meets required federal, state and local codes and is in accordance with plant policies and procedures

Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
Qualifications:
5+ years’ + experience with of Operations Management in Ag Tech, field service or facility operations in an industrial setting

Experience in ag tech, wastewater treatment, anaerobic digesters, or renewable energy is a plus

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization both written and verbal; includes building relationships within the Team

Experience with contract development and management

Strong organization skills and ability to adhere to tight timelines

Travel will be required (approximately 25%)

Results driven with strong communication and organizational skills.

A self-starter and an independent worker

Ability to speak, read, and write German would be an asset

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Suite of products

Must have valid driver’s license and have the ability to work in Canada and the United States

Working Conditions:
This job operates both indoors and outdoors in areas that are not environmentally controlled. This job may be exposed to weather or under cover and in close physical proximity with others

Exposure to hazardous conditions and equipment

Physical Requirements:
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines

Must be able to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours a day

Spend time bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pulling, pushing, lifting, grasping, or twisting the body

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects