Production Engineer – Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)
About Waga Energy
Waga 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.
Production Engineer
Bala Cynwyd, PA (Philadelphia Area)
Key Facts
• 3+ years of experience operating or remotely monitoring gas plants or similar industrial systems
• Technical certification, Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field
• Approximately 25% domestic travel required, including overnight travel; occasional international travel may be required
• Landfill gas or Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) experience is a plus
• Participation in an on-call rotation is required
About the Position - Responsibilities & Duties
• Remotely monitor and operate WAGABOX® facilities to maximize safety, reliability, and performance
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, working with field technicians to implement corrective actions
• Analyze operating data to identify root causes of failures and performance issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase uptime and operational efficiency
• Maintain accurate records within CMMS platforms, logs, and operational tracking tools
• Travel to operating sites as needed to support troubleshooting and operational activities
• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures, regulations, and industry standards
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support facility operations
About You - Qualifications & Skills
• Technical certification, Associate's degree, or bachelor's degree in engineering technology, industrial technology, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience operating, monitoring, or troubleshooting gas plants or similar industrial facilities
• Professional-level English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience analyzing operational data to identify and resolve performance issues
• Knowledge of process engineering principles and operational optimization practices
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, including P&IDs, equipment documentation, and technical drawings
• Strong troubleshooting, critical-thinking, and prioritization skills with the ability to work independently
• Landfill gas or Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) experience is a plus
Culture
Faced 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.
Benefits
Waga 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 Process
Waga Energy's recruiting process typically includes the following steps:
Interview with human resources representation via phone or Teams.
Candidate completes Predictive Index (PI) assessment.
Interview with department manager via Teams.
Interview with executive level manager via Teams or in person.
Waga Energy is an equal opportunity employer.
Note to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies: Waga Energy, Inc. is currently managing all recruiting efforts internally and is not accepting inquires or candidate recommendations from external agencies.
- Department
- Operations & Maintenance
- Locations
- Philadelphia area (Bala Cynwyd, PA)
- Employment type
- Full-time