Operations Manager (RNG)

Job Description

Operations Manager

Location: Ontario, Canada

Employment Type: Full-time | Site-based

The Opportunity

AD Energy are seeking an accomplished Operations Manager to take full operational ownership of a flagship large-scale organic waste processing and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility—the first of its kind in North America to integrate carbon capture technology directly into an RNG operation.

This is a high-profile, site-based leadership role at the forefront of the energy transition. The facility sets a new benchmark for low-carbon RNG infrastructure and will serve as a reference site for future developments across North America.

As Operations Manager, you will have end-to-end accountability for operations, safety, people leadership, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and financial performance. You will lead both Process and Maintenance teams, driving operational excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement within a highly regulated, industrial environment.

Mission

You will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of this pioneering RNG and carbon capture facility, ensuring performance targets are met while continuously improving uptime, efficiency, and asset reliability. Acting as the senior site leader, you will set the operational culture, champion safety and environmental stewardship, and ensure the plant consistently delivers against its commercial, sustainability, and decarbonisation objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Performance

• Oversee daily plant operations including feedstock reception, pre-treatment, anaerobic digestion, gas upgrading, and digestate handling
• Ensure optimal uptime, throughput, biogas yield, and product quality
• Monitor and analyse operational data to identify efficiency improvements and corrective actions
• Lead process optimisation initiatives and technology upgrades
• Manage energy production targets and coordinate with relevant external parties
• Minimise environmental impact across all site activities

Leadership & Culture

• Directly lead Maintenance and Process Leaders, providing coaching, feedback, and performance management
• Build a strong safety-first culture and promote accountability and continuous improvement
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing teams
• Conduct regular coaching conversations, performance reviews, and succession planning
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and open communication across the site

Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ)

• Ensure full compliance with all SHEQ regulations and permit requirements
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Monitor and trend safety and environmental performance metrics
• Actively promote a safe workplace for employees, contractors, and visitors

Financial & Commercial Management

• Collaborate with Finance to develop and manage the site’s annual operating budget
• Track performance against financial targets and implement corrective actions where required
• Oversee contract and vendor management
• Identify and pursue commercial improvement opportunities

Stakeholder & External Relations

• Act as the primary on-site contact for regulators, municipalities, suppliers, and other stakeholders
• Maintain strong working relationships with external bodies and local partners
• Represent the organisation at public, regulatory, and industry events
• Work closely with central engineering and maintenance leadership to continuously improve site performance

Reporting & Governance

• Provide regular operational, financial, and compliance reporting to senior leadership
• Escalate and report major incidents, deviations, or risks with clear corrective recommendations
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant site reporting

About You

You’ll likely be a strong fit if you bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a science or engineering-related discipline (biology, chemistry, environmental engineering, or similar)
• 7+ years’ experience in industrial, processing, energy, or waste-related operations
• 5+ years’ experience in a senior leadership or site management role
• Hands-on experience operating complex, regulated facilities
• Strong knowledge of anaerobic digestion, biogas, RNG, or organic waste processing (highly preferred)
• Solid understanding of SHEQ requirements and environmental permitting
• Financial and contract management capability
• Confidence leading teams in safety-critical environments
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office, SCADA, and ERP systems
• A hands-on leadership style — comfortable being visible on the plant floor

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• Fluency in English