Vanguard Renewables is the premier anaerobic digester developer/owner/operator in the United States. Our closed-loop anaerobic digestion process converts organic waste and cow manure into green electricity or renewable natural gas as well as other related “value-added” products. We are headquartered in MA, funded by institutional capital partners, and currently, have 20+ projects operating and in development in over 13 states. We have a plan to aggressively expand into other domestic markets.
We are committed to reducing on-farm and food generated greenhouse gas emissions from waste by as much as 95 percent and recycling organic waste into a powerful source of renewable energy and low-carbon fertilizer. We work alongside farms to manage manure, enhance regenerative agriculture practices, improve soil health, protect watersheds, and support herd wellness. Our Farm Powered Strategic Alliance with major food manufacturers and retailers, dairy organizations, and farms provides a path to decarbonization for our partners and a measurable impact in combating climate change.
We have positions available across all areas of our business and we’d love to hear from you! Submit your resume and area of interest to our Human Resources Team by applying via the button below or emailing [email protected].
Why Vanguard Renewables?
to help preserve our planet and mitigate the effects of greenhouse gas emissions
to be part of a growing team in an environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and ingenuity
to change the way the world views waste and how each of us powers our lives
to have a measurable impact on renewable energy, food waste, and recycling infrastructures
- Healthcare, vision, and wellness benefits
- Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- 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.
As of February 1, 2023, the COVID-19 Vaccine is preferred but not mandatory for all Vanguard Renewables employees.
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Accounting & Finance
Responsibilities:
- Collaborating with the project manager to develop a detailed, cost-effective budget for the project.
- Performing accounting duties throughout the project, such as, but not limited to preparing invoices, estimating cash flow, and signing off on purchase orders.
- Analyzing all transactions and working unforeseen costs into the budget.
- Keeping a record of all project finances for internal/external auditing and tax purposes.
- Preparing cost analyses by interpreting projects’ financial data and information.
- Reporting any financial risks and budgetary discrepancies to management for review.
- Researching market trends and projecting construction and operations related price increases/decreases.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Keeping abreast with both the construction and accounting industry.
- Consistent and on-time attendance
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public accounting experience;
- 3+ years of relevant accounting experience;
- Significant AP and AR experience; significant experience with billings and accruals;
- Experience in private or public accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong analytical and technical skills;
- Positive attitude with a high level of integrity and dependability;
- Results oriented with an ability to work under tight timelines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency;
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent knowledge of construction cost accounting and related financial procedures.
- Familiarity with accounting software, such as QuickBooks and Oracle Fusion – NetSuite.
- History of taking a cognitive approach to improving and implementing efficient and effective processes and procedures;
- Operational accounting experience;
- A certification in construction accounting is preferred.
- Working knowledge of the construction industry.
- Solid analytical and mathematical skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask and thrive 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 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 Financial Analyst to aid in our growth. The ideal candidate will be responsible for using their analytical mindset to analyze and interpret financial data, then relating it to potential business trends and issues. This candidate will feel comfortable using insights they have discovered to communicate important themes and discoveries to company leadership.
Responsibilities
- Support the FP&A team though reporting, analysis, profitability, and planning
- Manage and develop predictive financial models to support organizational decisions
- Prepare financial reports for internal and external by collecting, analyzing, formatting, and presenting the information.
- Analyze historic and current financial data to understand the company’s financial status
- Evaluate investment decisions and capital expenditures through predictive models; monitoring and assessing on-going financial impacts and changes to key drivers such as quantity, prices, tax credits, operating costs, and capital costs.
- Interpret financial data to recognize changing trends, patterns, and their meaning related to key performance indicators.
- Assist with preparation of quarterly board packets
- Own deliverables with comprehensive understanding of assumption, sensitivities, risks to be communicated logically and commercially.
- Work closely with all functions to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the business and direction.
- Consistently analyze financial information based on both routine and ad-hoc tasks.
- Communicate financial insights and business issues to management.
- Continuously develop tools/systems and automate processes.
- Perform ad hoc analysis for executives as required.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance or equivalent experience
- 3 to 5 years of financial analysis and modeling experience
- Learns quickly and has strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Energy industry or Real Estate 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.
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.
This is a great opportunity for a high performing, motivated individual to join a fast-paced and growing organization. Reporting directly to the Director – FP&A, and indirectly to the Vice President – Finance, the right candidate will be a self-starter who can thrive with ambiguity in an entrepreneurial and fast-growing environment. will have proven leadership in successfully building a Financial Planning & Analysis practice, developing teams and employees, and working cross-functionally to develop and regularly reforecast and update annual and long-range business projections. We are seeking a results-oriented individual with excellent management, analytic, and communication skills to oversee the FP&A practice and work directly with executive leadership to help drive critical business decisions through a disciplined analytic framework utilizing complex modelling.
Responsibilities
- A driver and contributor to the development of a comprehensive FP&A practice
- Development and ownership of annual and long-range planning, partner with C-suite leadership and work cross-functionally to identify opportunities and develop execution strategy
- Owner of operational reviews with functional leaders to ensure understanding of business area performance and planning
- Create, develop and work on sophisticated financial and operational modeling: build models from scratch, enhance existing models, and consolidate models into business operations
- Become intimately familiar with business fundamentals; proactively reach out and work directly with business functions; become thoroughly knowledgeable and own all aspects of business assumptions being used by functions in creation of financial models, timelines, and analysis
- Takes full ownership over all work product; thoroughly versed on all core finance metrics for all aspects of project asset and going concern analysis for business decision making purposes; complete and accurate preparation of all work product for review and discussion
- Support the preparation of materials for Board of Directors and other critical Investor meetings
- Drive various financial analyses that deliver data driven insights in a structured manner to promote business outcomes that accelerate our growth trajectory
- Perform ad hoc analysis to help measure business performance and optimize decision making
- Identify and implement any required planning systems
- Partner with other company and finance functions to ensure accurate reporting of financials
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required, preferred accounting, finance, math or similar field
- 10+ years of experience with increasing responsibility in financial planning and analysis
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel modelling
- Experience building and leading teams; demonstrated focus on developing employees and talent
- Preferred experience in a high growth company with hands on analysis or Consulting, Investment Banking, Private Equity experience
- Ability to partner with executives across all functional areas of the company and educate individuals around financial metrics, discipline, and processes
- Certified public accountants (CPA) or certified financial analysts (CFA) are a plus
- Demonstrates excellent financial and quantitative skills.
- A strong self-starter with a desire and drive to proactively learn business models and effectively translate this to modelling initiatives, all while also effectively communicating with and managing the key decision makers
- Communicates effectively at all levels in the organization and across functions; has strong presentation skills.
- Prepares and presents complete and accurate information at all times; takes ownership over all aspects of work product
- Collaborates well with colleagues using adept social skills.
- Works independently using project management skills.
- Builds strong working relationships and has exceptional leadership skills.
- A proactive learner; learns quickly and has strong problem-solving and critical thinking 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 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.
Construction
Construction Associates maintain a 50% travel schedule.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Management of General Contractor.
- Supports the development of project document control programs.
- Supports Submittal, RFI & Drawing Management processes.
- Supports in the development and maintenance of the project Master Schedule.
- Supports development and management of the 3-week look ahead
- Assists in activities and resource management
- Work with the construction manager on cost control, cost forecasting, invoicing, and financial management.
- Aids in the development of production tracking programs, trend analysis, and recovery planning.
- Analyze impacts to schedules & cost of recovery/acceleration.
- Work with the General Contractor to review the project financial management program and analyze information for project strategic decisions.
- Risk analysis and reporting.
- Lead negotiations with subcontractor/vendor disputes.
- Analysis of “what-if” scenarios impacts during strategic execution.
- Support in project pre-planning.
- Oversee project completion milestone progress.
- Maintain weekly updates and weekly reports.
- Manage client and lessor relations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience in schedule development, contract compliance, and change management.
- Advanced analytical skills to address problems, identify root causes, and generate potential
- Possess excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in construction means and methods.
- Some experience in project financial setup, tracking, reporting, and management.
- Full production tracking process development, trending, and recovery planning.
- Understanding of procurement process and management.
- Basic understanding of contract language.
- Basic understanding of development and execution of change management process.
- Displays leadership skills.
- Basic ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Global awareness of how projects fit into Vanguard Renewables’ greater purpose.
- Ability to develop document control programs.
- Familiar with blueprints and specifications.
- Basic knowledge of estimating, bidding, proposal writing, and contract negotiation to support the Project Manager.
- Understanding of construction equipment and safe operating practices.
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.
Engineering
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 desired.
- 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.
The Engineering Manager will have overall responsibility for providing direction and oversight of multiple 3rd party design firms on multiple fast-paced development projects, ensuring the effective consolidation of project designs as well as conformance to key schedule deliverables.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and direct activities in engineering, including research and development
- Lead a team to specify, design, analyze, and verify new components and systems
- Develop component suppliers, part quality requirements, and assembly and test procedures
- Lead the design control and processes, as well as resource planning and skills development for their team
- Make detailed resource plans and schedules to reach technical goals, such as the development of new products and designs
- Manage research and development teams that produce new products, processes, designs, or improve existing ones
- Check the technical accuracy and soundness of the work and methods of their staff
- Direct and coordinate the design of equipment and machinery
- Confer with other levels of management on engineering activities
- Consistent and on-time attendance
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline required
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience
- Proven ability to supervise a team
- Ability to travel 40% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
- Be able to propose budgets for projects and programs and determine staff, training, and equipment needs
- Assign people to carry out specific parts of each project
- Supervise the work of employees and set administrative procedures, policies, and standards, such as environmental standards
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.
Legal
Responsibilities
- Create, analyze, negotiate, and execute an array of contracts for various transactions
- Build and maintain relationships with vendors, clients, and other business connections
- Maintain contract-related documents and correspondence
- Present contract information to relevant parties, such as stakeholders
- Troubleshoot contract-related problems
- Keep track of contracts and extend, renew, or close them out
- Assist with Vanguard’s compliance with mandatory contractual standards
- Stay informed about changes to relevant rules and regulations
- Consistent and on-time attendance
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management
- Experience with Salesforce
- Ability to travel 10-15% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
- Well-developed sense of humor
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and counterparties
- Prior experience assisting lawyers in all aspects of contract drafting, negotiation, and maintenance
- Demonstrated attention to detail and critical thinking skills
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Strong research and analysis skills, and polished presentation 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance zoning laws, regulations, rules impacting development plans
- Research and draft memoranda on a variety of related legal and legislative matters
- Draft correspondence in response to questions and/or requests for information from internal and external stakeholders
- Establish procedures to manage complex negotiations and projects
- Coordinate workflow and ensure timely completion and submission of all necessary documentation and paperwork to municipal and government agencies
- Communicate with site planners and developers regularly regarding timelines and statuses related to project projection and planning
- Manage timely documentation and submission of obligated reporting and regulatory compliance paperwork for the entire lifecycle of new and established sites
- Provide monthly and quarterly reports, each customized for leadership and investors
- Consistent and on-time attendance
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in zoning and land use, energy project permitting and development, real estate, or related fields, preferably including contact with all levels of local government staff and elected officials
- Ability to travel 50% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with rezoning, special use permits, and comprehensive plan amendments
- Experience with land use and zoning initiates in agriculture and rural communities
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with court officials, state and local government representatives, attorneys, and the general public, and to maintain effective working relationships
- Prior experience assisting lawyers in all aspects of municipal land use, permitting and zoning law, with knowledge related to environmental law
- Demonstrated attention to detail and critical thinking skills
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Strong research and analysis skills, and polished presentation 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.
Operations
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 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
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.
- Maintenance and operating experience in an industrial or gas processing environment.
- Operational experience may be supplemented with military experience or training in a related field.
- A relevant background in safety procedures/practices.
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 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
- 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
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.
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 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 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.
Project Development
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the overall management, coordination, integration, and execution of the procurement strategy on renewable natural gas projects.
- Evaluate the market for all types of contracts and opportunities.
- Lead contract negotiations with external partners in collaboration with internal Legal, Finance, Accounting, and Engineering.
- Create written proposals for priority opportunities, and drive agreements through to contract execution.
- Streamline procurement processes with vendors and suppliers.
- Lead the financial analysis and business case justification for project opportunities in front of senior leadership.
- Consistent and on-time attendance
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, finance, construction management, or related field.
- Experience with procurement of large equipment purchases (up to $5 million contract value).
- Able to work cross functionally with development, engineering, and construction teams to support procurement on new projects from design through construction.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a project and deliver results against a fast-paced schedule.
- Basic knowledge of data collection and analysis methods.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in related fields.
- Extensive experience leading initiatives related to renewable energy generation, energy storage and anaerobic digestion projects in the industry.
- Proven ability to successfully collaborate with senior leadership, suppliers, and customers.
- The ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of U.S. Customs and other government agency documentation and clearance of freight.
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.
Project Development
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clients, vendors, employees, and executives to identify strengths and weaknesses of business processes;
- Perform quantitative analysis of operational and financial data.
- Build and manage financial databases by organizing and analyzing a wide range of data sources.
- Prepare financial reports for internal use at the company by collecting, analyzing, formatting, and presenting the information.
- Evaluate new projects and investment opportunities by comparing them.
- Value the company’s assets by appraising their current condition and useful life.
- Recommend financing structures (debt and equity) and consider the company’s cost of capital.
- Build budgets and forecasts of future company performance.
- Build and maintain a corporate financial model that details the entire company’s operations and projects future performance.
- Perform ad hoc analysis for executives as required.
- Consistent and on-time attendance
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
- Demonstrates excellent financial and quantitative skills.
- Communicates effectively and has strong presentation skills.
- Collaborates well with colleagues using adept social skills.
- Works independently using project management skills.
- Builds strong working relationships and has exceptional leadership skills.
- Learns quickly and has strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- A Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, accounting, or a related major or equivalent professional experience is required.
- Certified public accountants (CPA) or certified financial analysts (CFA) are preferred.
- Must have at least 3 years of financial planning experience.
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.
Vanguard Renewables seeks a Development Manager to be a leader in several states or metropolitan areas executing projects from siting through to construction completion. The Development Manager reports to the Vice President of Development and the Director of Development.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage all development projects and related functions and activities
- Ensure project activities comply with company and contract requirements
- Oversight of day-to-day permitting
- Negotiate definitive agreements and other project related contracts
- Manage all due diligence requirements including preliminary engineering, manure sampling, operating costs, geotech reports, environmental reports, surveys, etc.
- Develop, implement and administer project procedures, budgets and other work controlling documents, including designs, submittals, and schedules,
- Represent company, project and/or department during investor, client and project management meetings
- Maintain development models for each project, including sources & uses of capital and profit & loss projections
- Interface with all company departments as required to resolve problems, ensure quality of engineering and construction, etc. in support of overall project schedule including coordination of field scheduling
- Serve as a mentor to Analysts and Development Associates
- Other duties as may be required and frequent travel is required
Minimum Qualifications
- BA/BS degree required
- Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a related field
- Ability to travel 75% or more of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Self motivated
- Strong experience in design, engineering, permitting, financial analysis and project management preferred
- Experience planning, organizing and coordinating multiple projects at the same 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.
Sales
The Logistics Associate is responsible for supporting the Organic Solutions Sales Team with processes and procedures that support the acquisition of new organic material revenue streams. You are a “problem solver” and thrive in a competitive environment where you are tasked to build new business opportunities by engaging prospects and customers in the field to find logistics solutions and create streamlined operations. You will source and develop relationships with haulers, equipment companies and end-site providers to support sales across the country. You must be organized, detail-oriented and enjoy developing strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You must be a self-starter who can work independently. Consistent communications and quality customer service will be imperative to developing long-term relationships with new partners.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- The acquisition and development of new logistics & operations relationships across the country
- Management of multiple hauling, logistics and end site disposal companies
- Develop routes, schedules and timelines for operational partners
- Field inbound calls to help service current and prospective customers
- Have a passion for sustainability and proven success at selling at all organizational levels with various interests and stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in logistics
- Understanding of trucking and logistics in the waste & recycling industry preferred
- Bachelor of Science (BS) is preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer candidates with recent sustainability, recycling, or organics/food-based industry sales experience but not necessary
- Proven ability to solve complex hauling and logistics problems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be extremely detail-oriented and organized
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Suite
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.
Siting
As a Siting Associate, you will be a member of the siting/development team supporting installation, site activity, and management of sites. This position will support the development team and be responsible for development activities including but not limited to locating new dairies, defining feedstock in markets, due diligence and signing options, relating to Vanguard’s portfolio and facilities.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Ability to identify and profile potential sites for Vanguard projects
- Prepare, engage, execute and effectively manage relationship with farmers with the end goal to close new business
- Works as a client liaison in the initiation and building of new relationships
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders including the public
- Investigate and provide preliminary reporting on local permitting and zoning requirements
- Participate and assist in internal and external project meetings, reviews, and briefs
- Assists in preparing reporting for internal and external requirements
- Recognize issues and assess risks and review any findings with management
- Recommend improvements and modifications.
- Consistent and on-time attendance
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in Construction Management/Site Rep Management and/or sales experience in wind, solar, gas/utility, construction, power generation, or other related construction fields.
- Ability to travel 50-70% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Construction Management
- Able to work under pressure and deal with reactive situations.
- Good documentation control.
- Hardworking, reliable, and flexible.
- Must be able to work well as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills and ability to form strong working relationships.
- Possess good attention to detail and quality management.
- Strong leadership skills. Must lead by example.
- Ability to organize and direct staff and contractors.
- Proactive attitude and take pride in work.
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.
Roles and Responsibilities:
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Main point of contact for identifying and executing new projects
- Manages the relationships between Vanguard and newly identified farmer partners
- Ability to create and adapt approach and reporting to specific farmers needs
- Capability to close agreements in a timely manner and create excitement for the project and Vanguard as a whole
- Prepare, engage, execute and effectively manage relationship with farmers with the end goal to close new business
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders including the public
- Investigate preliminary reporting on local permitting and zoning requirements
- Participate and assist in internal and external project meetings, reviews, and briefs
- Assists in preparing reporting for internal and external requirements
- Recognize issues and assess risks and review any findings with management
- Recommend improvements and modifications.
- Provides constructive guidance and feedback to other team members
- Consistent and on-time attendance
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of Construction Management/Site Rep Management experience in wind, solar, gas/utility, construction, power generation, or other related construction fields.
- Ability to travel 50-70% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Construction Management
- Able to work under pressure and deal with reactive situations.
- Good documentation control.
- Hardworking, reliable, and flexible.
- Must be able to work well as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills and ability to form strong working relationships.
- Possess good attention to detail and quality management.
- Strong leadership skills. Must lead by example.
- Ability to organize and direct staff and contractors.
- Proactive attitude and take pride in work.
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.