Commissioning & Ramp-up Manager

Summary

About Waga EnergyWaga Energy was founded on a simple conviction: preserving the common good and helping build a sustainable future requires collective action.Today, we are accelerating the energy transition by converting landfill gas into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) through our proprietary WAGABOX® technology. Operating across North America, South America, and Europe, we transform landfill emissions into clean, local renewable energy while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Our teams are united by three values, Boldness, Mastery, and Cooperation, and by a shared mission: maintaining a livable planet for future generations.If you're looking for an opportunity to use your skills to make a measurable environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you.Commissioning & Ramp-up ManagerBala Cynwyd, PA (Philadelphia Area)Key Facts8+ years of experience , including at least 5 years commissioning gas or process plantsEngineering degree in chemical, process, mechanical engineering, or equivalentProven experience leading field teams across multiple concurrent sitesTraveling as needed: +/- 30% domestic travel timeAbout This RoleAs our Commissioning & Ramp-up Lead, you'll take mechanically complete Wagabox units and turn them into safe, reliable, fully performing assets, from initial commissioning through formal handover to Operations. You'll lead the North American commissioning and ramp-up team, coordinate multiple start-ups, and drive each unit toward its contractual performance targets for methane recovery and availability. Reporting to the US Director, Industrial Delivery, this is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who can bring together technical expertise, strong field execution, and sound decision‑making when the pressure is on.What You'll Do - Responsibilities & DutiesLead commissioning and start‑up of Wagabox units across North America, from construction handover through first gas and injectionDrive each unit through ramp‑up to achieve contractual targets for methane recovery, availability, and handover to OperationsTroubleshoot process, equipment, and automation issues, implementing corrective actions to reach technical and economic targetsKeep safety at the center of all start‑up activities while ensuring deviations and outstanding issues are clearly documented and resolvedPartner with Project Delivery, Engineering, Operations, QHSE, vendors, and contractors to coordinate site readiness, start‑up schedules, and operator trainingLead and develop the North American commissioning and ramp‑up team, building skills and fostering a culture of safety, rigor, and accountabilityPlan field resources across multiple concurrent projects, balancing site coverage, travel, rotations, budgets, and sustainable workloadsCapture lessons learned from each start‑up and work with Engineering and Group Methods to improve future projectsAbout You - Qualifications & Skills8+ years of experience , including at least 5 years commissioning gas or process plants , with a track record of leading field teams across multiple sitesHold an engineering degree in chemical, process, mechanical engineering, or an equivalent fieldStrong knowledge of gas treatment processes, including compression, adsorption, membranes, and cryogenics, provides the technical foundation for success in this roleTraveling as needed: +/- 30% domestic travel time (including overnight stays) and site work is required for this position. Some international travel may also be requiredHands‑on experience troubleshooting process, equipment, and automation issues enables confident decision‑making in the fieldComfortable working with engineering documents such as P&IDs, PFDs, and line lists, as well as managing vendors and contractors on siteA strong understanding of process safety, including lockout/tagout, hazardous areas, and pressure testing, is essentialEffective leadership, prioritization, and stakeholder communication skills help keep multiple start‑ups moving safely and efficientlyBilingual/native‑level English proficiency is required for the roleCultureFaced with the urgent need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the employees of Waga Energy have committed 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.BenefitsWaga 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 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.Recruiting ProcessWaga Energy's recruiting process typically includes the following steps:Interview with human resources representation via phone or TeamsCandidate completes Predictive Index (PI) assessmentInterview with department manager via TeamsInterview with executive level manager via Teams or in personWaga Energy is an equal opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

About Waga EnergyWaga Energy was founded on a simple conviction: preserving the common good and helping build a sustainable future requires collective action.Today, we are accelerating the energy transition by converting landfill gas into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) through our proprietary WAGABOX® technology. Operating across North America, South America, and Europe, we transform landfill emissions into clean, local renewable energy while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Our teams are united by three values, Boldness, Mastery, and Cooperation, and by a shared mission: maintaining a livable planet for future generations.If you're looking for an opportunity to use your skills to make a measurable environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you.Commissioning & Ramp-up ManagerBala Cynwyd, PA (Philadelphia Area)Key Facts8+ years of experience , including at least 5 years commissioning gas or process plantsEngineering degree in chemical, process, mechanical engineering, or equivalentProven experience leading field teams across multiple concurrent sitesTraveling as needed: +/- 30% domestic travel timeAbout This RoleAs our Commissioning & Ramp-up Lead, you'll take mechanically complete Wagabox units and turn them into safe, reliable, fully performing assets, from initial commissioning through formal handover to Operations. You'll lead the North American commissioning and ramp-up team, coordinate multiple start-ups, and drive each unit toward its contractual performance targets for methane recovery and availability. Reporting to the US Director, Industrial Delivery, this is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who can bring together technical expertise, strong field execution, and sound decision‑making when the pressure is on.What You'll Do - Responsibilities & DutiesLead commissioning and start‑up of Wagabox units across North America, from construction handover through first gas and injectionDrive each unit through ramp‑up to achieve contractual targets for methane recovery, availability, and handover to OperationsTroubleshoot process, equipment, and automation issues, implementing corrective actions to reach technical and economic targetsKeep safety at the center of all start‑up activities while ensuring deviations and outstanding issues are clearly documented and resolvedPartner with Project Delivery, Engineering, Operations, QHSE, vendors, and contractors to coordinate site readiness, start‑up schedules, and operator trainingLead and develop the North American commissioning and ramp‑up team, building skills and fostering a culture of safety, rigor, and accountabilityPlan field resources across multiple concurrent projects, balancing site coverage, travel, rotations, budgets, and sustainable workloadsCapture lessons learned from each start‑up and work with Engineering and Group Methods to improve future projectsAbout You - Qualifications & Skills8+ years of experience , including at least 5 years commissioning gas or process plants , with a track record of leading field teams across multiple sitesHold an engineering degree in chemical, process, mechanical engineering, or an equivalent fieldStrong knowledge of gas treatment processes, including compression, adsorption, membranes, and cryogenics, provides the technical foundation for success in this roleTraveling as needed: +/- 30% domestic travel time (including overnight stays) and site work is required for this position. Some international travel may also be requiredHands‑on experience troubleshooting process, equipment, and automation issues enables confident decision‑making in the fieldComfortable working with engineering documents such as P&IDs, PFDs, and line lists, as well as managing vendors and contractors on siteA strong understanding of process safety, including lockout/tagout, hazardous areas, and pressure testing, is essentialEffective leadership, prioritization, and stakeholder communication skills help keep multiple start‑ups moving safely and efficientlyBilingual/native‑level English proficiency is required for the roleCultureFaced with the urgent need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the employees of Waga Energy have committed 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.BenefitsWaga 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 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.Recruiting ProcessWaga Energy's recruiting process typically includes the following steps:Interview with human resources representation via phone or TeamsCandidate completes Predictive Index (PI) assessmentInterview with department manager via TeamsInterview with executive level manager via Teams or in personWaga Energy is an equal opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr