Area Manager

The Area Manager is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operation maintenance and performance of multiple Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants within a defined region. This role is based at a centralized location in close proximity to at least one (1) facility and manages two (2) or more operating facilities. The Area Manager ensures operational excellence compliance with safety and environmental standards and strong team performance across all assigned sites. This individual collaborates with plant personnel corporate management and external stakeholders to ensure that operational goals are achieved while maintaining Vitols commitment to safety reliability and continuous improvement.

This position requires 50%75% travel per month varying based on maintenance outages and startup activities as plants transition from construction to operation.

Key Accountabilities*:

• Responsible for daily operations across facilities within region ensuring consistent performance in landfill gas capture RNG production and system uptime.
• Account for and mentor Plant Managers providing guidance on operational strategies and resource allocation to meet production targets and KPIs. 
• Monitor plant performance KPIs addressing deviations process inefficiencies equipment downtime in coordination with Plant Managers.
• Plans directs and schedules routine maintenance and inspection of plant equipment.
• Coordinate with Plant Managers to execute daily tasks including maintenance schedules staff training and equipment inspections.
• Analyze operational data (e.g. production logs daily reports maintenance reports etc.) to identify trends and recommend enhancements. 
• Collaborates with management to create and maintain annual operating budgets for assigned plants.
• Participates in the employee hiring onboarding and training processes.
• Ensures employees are properly trained on operational and safety requirements.
• Reviews approves and submits employee timesheets and expense reimbursements.
• Provides timely and constructive feedback coaching and mentorship to employees.
• Conducts annual performance reviews and sets developmental goals for operations staff.
• Evaluates operations maintenance practices and plant performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Performs equipment testing and develops action plans to optimize performance and reliability.
• Leads or assists in special projects to enhance safety efficiency and production quality.
• Ensures compliance with company policies industry standards and state/federal regulations.
• Prepares and submits weekly and monthly operational reports.
• Serves as a primary contact for utility companies landfill operators and other external partners.
• Maintains strong professional relationships with landfill and facility stakeholders.
• Conducts regular visits to assigned plants balancing time between all facilities.
• Hosts weekly or biweekly regional calls to review performance and coordinate activities.
• Assists other Area Managers and corporate operations teams on cross-regional projects as needed.
• Travels 50%75% per month depending on maintenance outages and startup activities.

* This list is not exhaustive. Area Managers may be required to perform additional duties as directed by management.

Key Performance Outcomes:

• Safety Excellence: Zero recordable incidents or environmental violations across assigned facilities; consistent adherence to Vitol safety policies and procedures.
• Operational Reliability: Achieve and maintain >95% plant uptime and availability across all sites.
• Compliance Performance: Full compliance with all applicable state federal and local regulations with zero missed or late reports.
• Budget Management: Operate plants within approved budget parameters demonstrating cost discipline and operational efficiency.
• Employee Development: 100% completion rate of required training for all technicians; measurable improvements in safety awareness and technical proficiency.
• Maintenance Execution: Timely completion of all preventive and corrective maintenance tasks with minimal deferred work orders.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive feedback from landfill partners utilities and internal stakeholders; proactive communication and issue resolution.
• Continuous Improvement: Implementation of annual initiatives to enhance plant performance reduce downtime or improve safety and environmental outcomes.
• Team Engagement: Measurable improvement in employee engagement scores and retention rates within assigned region.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Technical or a related field.
• 57 years of plant operations and maintenance experience in RNG power generation or chemical processing industries.
• 4 years of management experience or demonstrated leadership in operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Teams etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to motivate diverse teams.
• Flexible resourceful and adaptable in dynamic environments.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making in operational settings.
• Commitment to Vitols standards of safety integrity and excellence.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% of the time to assigned facilities as needed.

Additional Information :

Comprehensive benefit coverage includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company contributions
• Life insurance
• Short-term & Long-term disability

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time