Vanguard Renewables is looking for a Construction Associate with project management skills regarding quality, financials, productivity, schedule, design, and project document storage.

Construction Associates maintain a 50% travel schedule.

Construction Managers are responsible for overseeing and coordinating all the activities of a POD under construction according to the design and specification parameters. This includes general contractor management, performing quality control and safety checks as well as maintaining schedule and budget.

Responsibilities 

• Full ownership and accountability for the success of the projects
• Ability to oversee multiple projects across one or multiple states
• Project execution from engineering, through procurement and construction, with handoff to operations through commissioning
• Responsible for site safety
• Management of General Contractor and Dairy relations
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Supports in development and maintenance of project Master Schedule.
• Developing and Management of the 3-week look ahead
• Provide insight and direction on construction plans prior to mobilization to ensure they are realistic and achievable.
• Oversee project completion milestone progress & deliverables.
• Analyze impacts to schedule & cost of recover / acceleration plans.
• Support for developing project document control programs.
• Manage the projects in cost control, cost forecasting, invoicing, and financial management.
• Risk identification, risk analysis, recovery planning.
• Analysis of “what-if” scenario impacts during strategic execution planning.
• Support in project pre-planning, development, general contractor evaluation, and bid leveling
• May be requested to work with business development, reviewing proposals and future projects
• Mentor Construction Associates
• Provide performance evaluations
• Consistent and on-time attendance
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications 

• 5-8 years of Construction Management experience
• OSHA 30 certified
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety laws
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
• Must be able to travel 50% of the time – two weeks on site/two weeks off site – alternating with Construction Associate 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Full understanding of project financial setup, tracking, reporting & management.
• Full understanding of procurement process & management.
• Full understanding of contract language and use in building of compliance matrix.
• Full understanding of development & execution of change management process.
• Basic ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects at once.
• Advanced understanding of consequences of all project performance.
• Advanced schedule development and maintenance.
• Experience in contract compliance; change management process.
• Advanced document control program development and execution.
• Advanced blueprint & specification reading.
• Knowledge of estimating.
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.
• Advanced leadership skills, excellent communicator, negotiator, motivator.
• Resourceful and organized with excellent analytical skills 

What We Offer 

• Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Job Type: Full Time
• Phone Expense Reimbursement 

Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

Vanguard Renewables is looking for a Commissioning Engineer with the technical knowledge and project skills to plan and coordinate commissioning activities at our new project sites.  In this role, you will work with complex systems, collaborating with the construction commissioning teams to ensure the system is ready to perform per the design intent.

Responsibilities

• Work with Commissioning Team to develop a project specific commissioning plan for each project.
• Coordinate with construction, commissioning, engineering, and operations teams throughout commissioning process.
• Continually monitor activities for compliance with contracts, documentation and quality standards.
• Provide field support as needed.
• Oversee project commissioning completion milestone progress & deliverables.
• Engage with management regularly, reporting on project status, activity, and achievements.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal project stakeholders.
• Understand, review, and manage project plans, specifications, and manufacturer’s data and commission project based upon that documentation.
• Ensure that all equipment/facilities installed onsite is completed in a correct and safe manner, as per contract/project/Design requirements.
• Other work assignments and special projects as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Instrumentation or Control) or significant experience in practical maintenance activities
• 2-5 years of construction, operations, commissioning, project management, and/or development experience.
• Knowledge of relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Project.
• Experience in schedule and contract compliance, and change management.
• Experience in developing test protocols (with test equipment where relevant).
• Experience in applying test protocols in a practical environment.
• Experience working in a defined process led environment.
• Experience in detailed record keeping.
• Advanced analytical skills to address problems, identify root causes, and generate potential solutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Possess excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to report to the Weston, MA office in a hybrid work environment.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects at once.
• Basic understanding of development & execution of change management process.
• Experience of communication and liaison with Clients and Vendors
• Experience with water, wastewater, or anaerobic development. Awareness of Vanguard’s mission in the context of global climate conditions.
• Experience in construction and commissioning means & methods.
• Ability to read and comprehend design blueprints and specifications.
• Understanding of commissioning, including safe operating practices.
• Flexible work hours while in the field, which can be extensive.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask. 

What We Offer 

• Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Job Type: Full Time
• Phone Expense Reimbursement 

Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

Vanguard Renewables is looking for a Drafter with the technical knowledge and project skills to be a valued team member supporting the various disciplines needed to develop these world changing projects, including implementing solutions, evaluating processes and building upon Vanguard’s dynamic business model. In this role, you will work with complex systems, on a team made up of a multitude of engineering and science backgrounds to design, develop, and integrate them at every stage of the project life cycle. 

Responsibilities 

• Create preliminary design sketches (block flow diagrams, with mass and energy balance) on AutoCAD or Visio for conceptual evaluation and analysis
• Create process and instrumentation diagram, edit and execute minor changes/edits on civil artwork, it's structural, and electrical engineering drawings and designs for production and action.
• Create design specifications, documentation, and material lists - should be able to extract list of motors, pipe schedule, list of instruments etc.
• Coordinate with equipment vendor and integrate all vendor P&ID and other drawings in overall integrated P&ID Drawings, collect step files for 3D rendering.
• Support the development complete equipment specification packages for engineers
• Verify drawings are correct to standard company’s template, standard tagging convention, specifications, codes, and other regulations.
• Support the development technical reports for engineers
• Work with field personal to do actual physical measurement and inspection and produce as build drawings
• Consistent and on-time attendance
• Other work assignments and special projects as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 4-6 years of experience in a design or drafting engineering role
• Experience in supporting mechanical, electrical and civil design a plus.
• Ability to operate computer-aided design (CAD) software and manual drafting workstations
• Ability to multitask and manage several projects at a time
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Interpersonal skills to work within a team, taking direction from Managers and Engineers
• Time management skills to complete error-free work within the required timeframe
• Communication skills with an emphasis on reading and writing for creating documentation and reports
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to develop creative solutions
• Ability to report to the Weston, MA office in a hybrid work environment
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time 

What We Offer 

• Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Annual incentive Bonus opportunity in addition to base salary.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Job Type: Full Time
• Phone Expense Reimbursement 

Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

Vanguard Renewables is looking for an Engineer with the technical knowledge and project skills to implement solutions, evaluate processes, and build upon the company’s dynamic business model while supporting internal stakeholders. In this role, you will work with complex systems, on a team to design, develop, and integrate them at every stage of the project life cycle.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and test engineering solutions for anaerobic digestion projects.
• Execute and manage the engineering design of anaerobic digestion projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct activities in engineering, including research and development.
• Serve as an engineering resource for the Development, Construction, Commissioning, and Operations teams and provide field support as needed.
• Research and develop new processes and designs.
• Research new equipment and vendors.
• Engage with management regularly, reporting on project status, activity, and achievements.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal project stakeholders.
• Coordinate dairy-biogas-RNG-utility scope interfaces between designers, and aid in the reconciliation of scope gaps between designers, vendors, and contractors.
• Collaborate with construction team to allocate engineering resources in support of construction progress, including RFI resolution and drawing revision tracking.
• Other work assignments and special projects as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1-5 years of experience in an engineering or technical project management role.
• Knowledge or experience in project management desired.
• Previous experience with anaerobic digestion is not required.
• Ability to problem-solve and eager to take on new challenges.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Ability to report to the Weston, MA office in a hybrid work environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

What We Offer

• Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Job Type: Full Time
• Phone Expense Reimbursement

Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

We are looking for an Engineer who specializes in wastewater treatment and nutrient management to join our team to maximize production efficiency and total output capacity through waste analysis and procedural improvement. 

Responsibilities 

• Research, design, develop, implement, and test engineering solutions for new and existing projects and designs
• Execute and manage the engineering design of projects
• Plan, coordinate, and direct activities in engineering, including research and development.
• Serve as an engineering resource for the Development, Construction, Commissioning, and Operations teams and provide field support as needed.
• Research new equipment and vendors.
• Engage with management regularly, reporting on project status, activity, and achievements.
• Communicate, collaborate, and generate reports on findings for internal and external project stakeholders
• Coordinate dairy-biogas-RNG-utility scope interfaces between designers, and aid in the reconciliation of scope gaps between designers, vendors, and contractors.
• Collaborate with construction team to allocate engineering resources in support of construction progress, including RFI resolution and drawing revision tracking.
• Receives, labels, and analyzes a variety of food waste samples in a field setting
• Utilizes a benchtop spectrophotometer and moisture balancer to carry out basic analysis, including COD, Total Solids, TKN, Total Organic Carbon, Sulfide Content, etc.
• Analyzes waste intake properties and yielded energy output results
• Consults with the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance, Siting, Development team on assessing new market opportunities to target ideal partners
• Recommends standard operating procedure improvements to the Operations and Logistics team to improve efficiency
• Proposes design and material changes to the Engineering team to enhance digestion capabilities and produce maximum output
• Keeps results, records, reports, and all documentation organized
• Tailors reports and communications to various audiences with their goals in mind
• Consistent and on-time attendance
• Other duties as assigned 

Skills and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural or chemical engineering or any related engineering discipline or a related scientific field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an analytical laboratory setting or in an engineering or technical project management role
• Knowledge or experience in project management desired.
• Knowledge or experience in wastewater treatment, solid/liquid organic separation technologies, liquid and solid treatment technologies
• Ability to problem-solve and eager to take on new challenges.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Ability to report to the Weston, MA office in a hybrid work environment.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.
• Experience in a field laboratory setting
• Valid driver’s license 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of operational and safety best practices
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to adapt to new situations quickly and work well in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer 

• Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Job Type: Full Time
• Phone Expense Reimbursement 

Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

Vanguard Renewables seeks a Process Engineer to support installing, troubleshooting, and improving our processes and equipment. Capable of utilizing various methodologies to find root causes to problems and skills to design and implement the solutions.

Responsibilities

• Experience analyzing production equipment, processes, and materials and solving issues.
• Assisting with review of third-party designs, technical proposals and operational models
• Assisting with production of written technical due diligence reports.
• Assisting with preparation of models to determine plant energy and mass balances, emission rates including thermodynamic calculations.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various products.
• Knowledge of the working principles of both Dynamic and Static mixing.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Ability to read and investigate P&ID drawings
• Preparing technical and procurement documentation
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to successfully prioritize and organize projects, deadlines, and tasks with little supervision in both team and independent environments.
• Strong verbal and written skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related information.
• troubleshooting of operational plant including waste and recycling operations (thermal mechanical, biological).
• Commercial awareness when evaluating minor CAPEX to ensure maximum OPEX returns
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in engineering or related field of study and 5 years of related engineering experience.
• Must be able to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience and success in analyzing production equipment, processes and materials, and solving issues.
• Advanced knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products.
• Ability to successfully prioritize, and manage large, complex projects, deadlines, and tasks with little supervision in both team and independent environments. 

What We Offer 

• Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Job Type: Full Time
• Phone Expense Reimbursement 

Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Biogas Operator performs skilled work that is necessary in operating an anaerobic digester, gas conditioning skid, associated digester and upgrader plant equipment. The facility is composed of a digester, pumps, gas blowers, compressors, oxygen generators, condensers, chillers, and related auxiliary equipment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Adheres to, and has full working knowledge of, the company safety program. Will have limited oversight responsibility for outside maintenance contractors to ensure that they are working in a safe manner. Communicates with all personnel to stress the importance of a safe work environment. Required to isolate equipment following proper Lock-out Tag-Out procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports the plant safety, health, and environmental programs in all activities. Contributes to incident investigations to reduce recurrence of accidents/incidents.
• Supports and promotes the philosophy of maintaining an accident/incident free workplace.
• Assist and support outside contractors with maintenance onsite maintenance such as media change-outs, large equipment overhauls, and vacuum removal of solids from digesters.
• Monitor gas production of anaerobic digesters with a focus on O2 and H2S concentration.
• Complete hourly and daily rounds of plant equipment and capture fluid temps, pressures, oil levels, gas concentrations, process flows. Check equipment for proper operation looking for excessive vibration, fluid leaks and any conditions needing further attention. Accurately record all plant operational parameters and respond to unsatisfactory trends and remedy as needed.
• Conduct initial troubleshooting prior to calling in technicians and/or 3rd party contractors
• Learn from technicians and 3rd party contractors on servicing equipment to use in future scenarios to keep maintenance in-house
• Operate plant equipment including the pumps, blowers, and other related auxiliary equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendation and established company policy.
• Participate in plant housekeeping programs and material handling safety activities to ensure safe working conditions.
• Participate in the planning and execution of preventative maintenance activities
• Write work orders on work management software to track repairs and scheduled maintenance
• Assist in writing Standard Operating Procedures and Energy Isoldation Procedures
• Consistent and on-time attendance
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
• Will be required to regularly lift, move, and/or push objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Maintenance and operating experience in an industrial or gas processing environment.
• Ability to work on-call hours as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Operational experience may be supplemented with military experience or training in a related field.
• A relevant background in safety procedures/practices.
• Able to quickly respond to rapidly changing conditions.
• Ability to read, write and understand English is required.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Ability to do minor electrical troubleshooting with the use of multimeters i.e., testing fuses and verifying line voltages
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and to make sound recommendations on plant conditions.
• Fundamental proficiency in Windows-based applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) on a PC or tablet required.

Working Conditions

• Work locations are industrial and agricultural, primarily outdoors.
• Limited exposure to hazardous materials and/or toxic fumes will require the use of approved personal protective equipment. Regular exposure to heat, noise, flammable materials, rotating equipment, and other conditions normally encountered in an industrial environment should be expected.
• Vanguard Renewables will ensure all applicable work rules and safety requirements are closely adhered to.

Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Biogas Technician performs skilled work that is necessary in operating an anaerobic digester, gas conditioning skid, associated digester and upgrader plant equipment. The facility is composed of a digester, pumps, gas blowers, compressors, oxygen generators, condensers, chillers, and related auxiliary equipment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Adheres to, and has full working knowledge of, the company safety program. Will have limited oversight responsibility for outside maintenance contractors to ensure that they are working in a safe manner. Communicates with all personnel to stress the importance of a safe work environment. Required to isolate equipment following proper Lock-out Tag-Out procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports the plant safety, health, and environmental programs in all activities. Contributes to incident investigations to reduce recurrence of accidents/incidents.
• Supports and promotes the philosophy of maintaining an accident/incident free workplace.
• General Mechanical Duties- including valve replacement, tighten valve packing, minor pipe/flange repairs, disconnect and replace mixer motors on digesters, open and close bolted manway
• Schedule and oversee 3rd party contractor service implementation as outlined in established service contracts. Assist and support outside contractors with maintenance onsite maintenance such as media change-outs, large equipment overhauls, and vacuum removal of solids from digesters.
• Monitor gas production of anaerobic digesters with a focus on O2 and H2S concentration.
• Complete daily rounds of plant equipment and capture fluid temps, pressures, oil levels, gas concentrations, process flows. Check equipment for proper operation looking for excessive vibration, fluid leaks and any conditions needing further attention. Accurately record all plant operational parameters and respond to unsatisfactory trends.
• Operate plant equipment including the pumps, blowers, and other related auxiliary equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendation and established company policy.
• Participate in plant housekeeping programs and material handling safety activities to ensure safe working conditions.
• Participate in the planning and execution of preventative maintenance activities.
• Write work orders on work management software to track repairs and scheduled maintenance
• Assist in writing Standard Operating Procedures and Energy Isolation Procedures
• Train and mentor Biogas Operators on maintenance and repair procedures to encourage growth and knowledge gain, empowering self-sufficient plant operations with minimal outside assistance
• Consistent and on-time attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
• Will be required to regularly lift, move, and/or push objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Relevant maintenance and operating experience in an industrial or gas processing environment is desired.
• Operational experience may be supplemented with military experience or training in a related field.
• A relevant background in safety procedures/practices.

Skills and Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
• Will be required to regularly lift, move and/or push objects weighing up to 50lbs
• Relevant maintenance and operating experience in an industrial or gas processing environment is desired.
• Operational experience may be supplemented with military experience or training in a related field.
• A relevant background in safety procedures/practices.
• Ability to work on-call hours as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to quickly respond to rapidly changing conditions.
• Ability to read, write and understand English is required.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot and remedy mechanical and electrical issues as they present on sites
• Comfortable using multimeters
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and to make sound recommendations on plant conditions.
• Fundamental proficiency in Windows-based applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) on a PC or tablet required.

Working Conditions

• Work locations are industrial and agricultural, primarily outdoors.
• Limited exposure to hazardous materials and/or toxic fumes will require the use of approved personal protective equipment. Regular exposure to heat, noise, flammable materials, rotating equipment, and other conditions normally encountered in an industrial environment should be expected. Vanguard Renewables will ensure all applicable work rules and safety requirements are closely adhered to.

What We Offer

• Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Job Type: Full Time
• Phone Expense Reimbursement

Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Organics Recycling Facility (ORF) Operator performs skilled work that is necessary in operating the day-to-day functions of depackaging food waste.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the depackaging of food waste and products brought into the facility
• Assist with managing the daily truck loads
• Communicates with team lead on daily depackaging workflow standards
• Complete daily rounds of equipment and capture process flows
• Accurately record all operational parameters and respond to unsatisfactory trends
• Write work orders on work management software to track repairs and scheduled maintenance
• Assist in creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures
• Supports and promotes the philosophy of maintaining an accident/incident free workplace
• Adheres to, and has full working knowledge of, the company safety program. Will have limited oversight responsibility for outside contractors to ensure that they are working in a safe manner
• Regularly communicates with internal personnel to ensure facility has upmost productivity within capacity limits
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports the health and safety programs in all activities.
• Assist and supports outside contractors with on-site maintenance
• Participate in plant housekeeping programs and material handling safety activities to ensure safe working conditions
• Participate in the planning and execution of preventative maintenance activities
• Reliable and on-time attendance
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle is required
• Ability to regularly lift, move, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Maintenance and operating experience in an industrial processing environment.
• Operational experience may be supplemented with military experience or training in a related field.
• A relevant background in safety procedures/practices.
• Able to quickly respond to rapidly changing conditions.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and to make sound recommendations on conditions.
• Fundamental proficiency in Windows-based applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) on a PC or tablet required.

Working Conditions

• Work locations are industrial, indoor and outdoors.
• Limited exposure to hazardous materials and/or toxic fumes will require the use of approved personal protective equipment. Regular exposure to heat, noise, flammable materials, rotating equipment, and other conditions normally encountered in an industrial environment should be expected.
• Vanguard Renewables will ensure all applicable work rules and safety requirements are closely adhered to.

Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

The Senior Lab Technician will support the commissioning and operation of Vanguard’s centralized laboratory, aimed at better understanding organic waste materials and optimizing the performance and output of the Company’s growing fleet of anaerobic digester facilities. 

Responsibilities 

• Commissions the laboratory space and equipment in partnership with engineering team
• Develops methods and best practices for analyzing a variety of food waste, digestate, and manure samples in line with requirements from engineering and operations teams.
• Utilizes a bench-scale anaerobic respirometer for toxicity assessments and biomethane potential (BMP) analysis of various organic feedstocks and blends.
• Utilizes additional lab equipment and methods (benchtop spectrophotometer, sieves, Soxhlet extraction, etc.) to carry out basic analysis, including COD, Total Solids, TKN
• Participates in training related to the operation of lab equipment.
• Maintains a clean and organized lab space.
• Troubleshoots and resolves equipment breakdowns.
• Schedules/performs preventative maintenance on lab equipment.
• Keeps laboratory supplies in stock by taking inventory and placing supply orders.
• Records results and reports in an organized and efficient manner.
• Supports inter-department invoicing process through recordkeeping and inventory tracking. 

Skills and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science, or similar scientific field from an accredited college or university.
• 3-5 years of experience in an analytical laboratory setting.
• Experience in laboratory testing of varied materials.
• Ability to report to centralized lab space, located within 30 minutes of the Weston, MA office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects at once.
• Experience in commissioning new laboratory equipment
• Experience in developing and modifying methods and techniques to establish best practices.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with wastewater or anaerobic digestion and awareness of Vanguard’s mission in the context of global climate conditions
• Ability to adapt to new situations quickly and work well in a fast-paced environment. 

What We Offer 

• Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Job Type: Full Time
• Phone Expense Reimbursement

Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

The Estimator will play a crucial role in our organization's pursuit of excellence in the development and implementation of renewable natural gas projects. As a key member of our team, the Estimator will be responsible for providing accurate, timely, and comprehensive cost estimates for renewable natural gas projects, ensuring that financial objectives are met, and risks are minimized. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in estimation methodologies and possess a deep understanding of the renewable energy industry. 

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of project budgets, ensuring alignment with cost estimates
• Collaborate with business development and project management teams to prepare competitive bids and proposals
• Solicits GC bids and determines acceptable bids by comparing to self-performed estimates
• Researches and reviews construction and design documents
• Prepares quantity take-offs and estimates costs of materials, labor, and equipment
• Critically analyzes bid documents and understands risk and opportunities and articulates those to management
• Manages and tracks multiple preconstruction projects at once
• Develop project plans that identify resource and budgetary needs
• Provide feedback, advice, project updates and encouragement to team members
• Participate in bid evaluations, providing technical input and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure the inclusion of all relevant cost components
• Enhance company and department reputation by accepting ownership, exploring new possibilities, and adding value to the organization
• Maintain a strong understanding of business strategies, goals, and missions.
• Supports in development and maintenance of project Master Schedule.
• Risk analysis, reporting & management.
• Lead negotiations with subcontractor/vendor during bid process.
• Consistent and on-time attendance
• Other duties as assigned. 

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to travel as needed
• Proficient knowledge base of industry & market standards.
• Full production tracking process development, trending se & recovery planning.
• Full understanding of project financial setup, tracking, reporting & management; contract language and use in building of compliance matrix; development & execution of change management process.
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience in contract compliance; change management process.
• Advanced analytical skills to address problems, identify root causes, and generate potential solutions.
• Knowledge of estimating, bidding/proposal writing, basic contract negotiating 

Role Appropriate Software/Access:

• Microsoft office
• Adobe / Bluebeam
• Navisworks
• Google Earth
• Docusign 

Training Available:

• OSHA 30
• First Aid
• AED 

What We Offer

• Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Job Type: Full Time
• Phone Expense Reimbursement

Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

Vanguard Renewables seeks a Development Associate to support development finance and project management initiatives. Reporting to the Development Manager and VP of Development, the Development Associate will be engaged in tasks ranging from financial analysis on potential and existing development projects to construction and permitting support.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain complex acquisition and development models for all projects
• Collect and integrate project data and underwriting assumptions, including construction cash flow requirements, operating income and expense projections and financing assumptions for project proformas
• Maintain project budgets and schedules and report on variances
• Prepare reports for senior management on development progress and critical decision points
• Assist in origination, underwriting and due diligence of acquisition and investment transactions
• Assist in management of the development process and interact with venture partner(s) representatives regarding specific project issues.
• Participate in a variety of aspects related to the financing, permitting and programming of digester development projects.
• During all phases of a project, work closely with the Development Manager and other development team members, including accounting, to assist both in the approval of invoices and the development of projected financial summaries.
• Attend weekly team meetings to detail project progress and outline critical issues
• Collaborate with senior leadership on submittals to banking institutions and capital partners for procurement of loans and financing
• Assist in the preparation and ongoing execution of the national business plan for development projects
• Assist Development team in communication with and submittals to governmental jurisdictions on entitlement and zoning-related matters
• Support the development team on current initiatives and new business development
• Work closely with investment team and outside capital partners
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports, each customized for leadership and investors
• Other duties as required, including frequent travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a related field
• Comprehensive understanding of real estate development deal structure and lifecycle

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to manage financial models
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Commercial real estate underwriting, permitting and project management experience preferred

What We Offer

• Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Job Type: Full Time
• Phone Expense Reimbursement

Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

The Organics Market Manager is responsible for the acquisition of new feedstock streams in a specific geography: Eastern PA, Baltimore, MD/VA, OH, and TX. You will establish yourself and Vanguard Renewables as a leader in food waste and organics recovery in the region. Developing a deep understanding of the market landscape will support success in this role. Prospecting, developing, growing and cultivating sales relationships is essential, but ultimately closing sales deals will be the benchmark for success.  

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for acquiring 360 tons per day of organic feedstock for the anerobic digesters in the determined territory
• Understand the partnership development process, enterprise sales process and complex sales.
• Ability to communicate clearly to stakeholder teams and develop strong relationships internally is a must
• Source, prospect, develop and close organic feedstock clients to support two (2) anaerobic digesters.
• Sell to a variety of stakeholders at prospective client businesses, including C-Suite.
• Perform sales prospecting activities, including daily logging of activities and opportunities onto the Salesforce CRM platform.
• Perform outbound calls to schedule appointments, build relationships and close sales deals.
• Engage in consultative selling techniques to uncover client needs.
• Develop proposals to meet client needs.
• Attend tradeshows and applicable industry networking events
• Work with client to shepherd proposals to close.
• Communicate internally with the Logistics, Operations, Sales, and Accounting Teams to ensure streamlined client onboarding process
• Utilize/understand pricing tools to work with the changing service needs of partners/prospects. 

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience in outside sales
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and close complex sales
• Proven success at B2B selling it at a high level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding administrative diligence
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Suite
• Salesforce CRM platform or similar CRM platform experience preferred
• Entrepreneurial work style with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of Salesforce CRM is beneficial 

What We Offer

• Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Job Type: Full Time
• Phone Expense Reimbursement

Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

The Organics Solutions Associate is a highly visible and critical role on the Feedstock Sales Team. The Organics Solutions Associate will work cross functionally with the sales, logistics, and finance, and data teams to ensure accuracy of sales and related documents, support reconciliation of related transactions, develop reports for various stakeholders, and maintain contract and load tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales and Logistics Data analyst with the accurate maintenance and reporting of the National and New England Pipelines
• Assist the National team and salesforce associate in the accurate input of new Accounts and Opportunities
• Assist the National team on creation of new Long-Term Contracts (LTCs)
• Liaison with Legal Department Contract Manager as required to ensure all documentation for new Customers and new Opportunities is shared and stored in the appropriate folders/systems.
• Write work orders on work management software to track repairs and scheduled maintenance.
• Assist in the creation of supplier registrations on Oracle and provide back up and coverage for PO Champion functions.
• Support in the periodic review and reconciliation of load data between MMS and Oracle
• Assist in the profitability calculations from MMS and interface with Operations teams to ensure accuracy.
• Assist in the monthly and quarterly reporting and analytics between Finance and MMS
• Support Data Analyst in the development of reports to support the finance/S&L cross functional work.
• Assist in the ongoing development of MMS and increased functionality as it relates to Contracts/Logistics/Load Management reporting.
• Support in the proper materials samples testing function as needed.
• Support logistics team, Sales teams (National and New England), and Data Analyst as needed.
• Consistent and on-time attendance
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel and can adapt quickly to new software
• Extremely organized and keeps thorough records
• Communicate clearly and have strong interpersonal skills
• Be flexible, able to adapt and work well in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative and able to align goals of various teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills

What We Offer

• Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Job Type: Full Time
• Phone Expense Reimbursement

Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

The Sustainability Director will be responsible for developing and implementing Vanguard Renewables sustainability strategy under the direction of the VP of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives. They will lead sustainability, carbon accounting, and ESG for the company along with authoring topically related articles, speaking at conferences, and providing guidance and support to Vanguard’s Farm Powered Strategic Alliance members and national accounts. This will include setting targets and KPIs, developing and managing programs, and reporting on progress. The Sustainability Director will also be responsible for engaging and communicating with internal and external stakeholders on sustainability issues and playing a role in closing key organics and RNG sales.

• Due to the specific nature of this role, and our business, we are only considering individuals currently residing in Massachusetts and are legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship*

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability strategy in line with business goals, values, and legal requirements.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify opportunities for improvement across the company’s environmental, social, and governance performance.
• Review environmental impact assessments conducted by other departments within the company to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Keep abreast of latest developments in sustainability thinking and practice and share relevant insights internally.
• Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to promote sustainable initiatives and develop partnerships to achieve common objectives.
• Design and oversee implementation of programs and projects to drive continuous improvement in sustainability performance.
• Monitor and report on progress against targets, highlighting successes and areas for improvement.
• Advocate for change within the company, promoting awareness of sustainability issues and their relevance to the business.
• Represent the company at external events and conferences and contribute to thought leadership initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across functions to embed sustainability into core business processes.
• Educate and engage employees on sustainability issues and encourage sustainable practices in their everyday work.
• Monitor industry trends related to sustainability to identify future opportunities for growth or risk areas that may require mitigation efforts.
• Manage budgets and resources allocated to sustainability programs.

Skills And Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ experience in sustainability
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• understanding of the legislation, protocols, emissions scopes, carbon offsets and credits, and other key sustainability benchmarks and metrics is important.
• Knowledge of PowerBI and GHG metrics tracking software and databases is critical.
• Command of Microsoft Office tools
• Must be willing to travel and attend event, meetings, conferences as needed and necessary.

What We Offer

• Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Job Type: Full Time
• Phone Expense Reimbursement

Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.