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Director of Engineering
Summary
Title:Director of Engineering
ID:2091
Location:N/A
Department:Operations
Description

Company Statement:
Montauk Renewables, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTK) is a renewable energy company specializing in the management, recovery and conversion of biogas into RNG. The Company captures methane, preventing it from being released into the atmosphere, and converts it into either RNG or electrical power for the electrical grid (“Renewable Electricity”). The Company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has more than 30 years of experience in the development, operation and management of landfill methane-fuelled renewable energy projects. The Company has current operations at 15 operating projects located in California, Idaho, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Texas. The Company sells RNG and Renewable Electricity, taking advantage of Environmental Attribute premiums available under federal and state policies that incentivize their use.

  1. Summary:
    The Director of Engineering is responsible for all aspects of engineering support, project management, and construction management for Montauk Renewable’s existing operations (14 facilities), new developments, and acquisitions. The Director will directly manage the engineering team consisting of multiple disciplines (process, chemical, electrical, mechanical, construction management, and controls/programming) including management responsibility of the Engineering Work Order System. The Director of Engineering is also responsible for the development of internal engineering standards, specifications, and processes, and will oversee the library of record documentation for each facility. The Director will be responsible for managing internal and third-party engineering services associated with new construction, facility modifications, and upgrades, including both construction and project management.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Directly manage/supervise the engineering team (currently 8 persons)
  • Responsible for the Engineering Department Budget
  • Ensure health and safety and environmental concerns are address
  • Responsible for allocating internal and external Engineering resources as appropriate, with an essential focus on operational support
  • Responsible for the management of the Engineering Work Order System
  • Will report to the Executive Team on a regular basis
  • Responsible for developing project related budgets and schedules
  • Manage and oversee all 3rd party contracts associated with engineering
  • Develop Engineering standard specifications and processes (i.e. MOC) for the Company

Experience/Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s in chemical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Profession Engineering Licenses is preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years in engineering management experience
  • Minimum of 5 years in supervising engineering staff (multiple disciplines)
  • Minimum of 5 years engineering experience in gas processing environment
  • Minimum 5 years process design or operations and maintenance experience
  • Previous new facility design experience preferred
  • Experience with gas dehydration, decontamination, and separation processing and distribution, batch and unit operations, and / or corrosive/toxic chemicals a plus
  • Familiarity with a wide variety of process equipment including pumps, coolers, process piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, compressors, modulated valves, rotating equipment, combustion devices, fluid flow, instrumentation, process controls and like components found in major process-oriented plants
  • Competency in Microsoft Excel and Visio
  • Able to read technical drawings
  • Ability to travel (US based) – estimate 25-50% on average with occasions of 75% for limited periods of time
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
  • Able to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong computer skills, including process simulation tools
  • Working knowledge of thermodynamics of gas compression systems
  • Familiarization with automated valves and their operation
  • Understanding of related systems, i.e. instrument air, power distribution, condensate handling
  • Knowledge of process/control systems interface
  • Knowledge of electrical systems and design

Working Conditions:

  • Ability to stand for long periods of time, able to demonstrate operating procedures to staff, ability to walk over uneven terrain
  • Work environment includes extreme temperatures, wind, wet and/or humid and noise. May be exposed to chemical, fire, burn and explosion hazards and fumes, odors, mists, dusts and gases.


Benefits

· Full-Time employees are eligible for a strong benefits package including:
· Medical, Dental and Vision
· Flexible spending account
· Paid time off
· Long term disability, and life insurance
· Retirement 401K
· Pay is commensurate with qualifications.

 

Montauk Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age. We are a drug free work environment based on Federal guidelines and use e-verify to confirm employment eligibility.

 

 

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