About Waga Energy
Waga Energy was established to further our founders' commitments to preserving the common good and acting collectively to ensure a sustainable future.
Committed to the fight against global warming and to a sustainable energy transition, Waga Energy has developed a breakthrough technology to recover landfill gas into biomethane, also called Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). Our WAGABOX® landfill gas upgrading units deliver high-quality biomethane, regardless of the quality of the raw biogas. The biomethane produced by the WAGABOX® can be injected directly into the gas grid or used as fuel for vehicles. Waga Energy builds, owns, operates, and maintains the WAGABOX® units under long-term contracts with landfill owners, and biomethane sales revenue is shared
Already in operation at dozens of landfill sites worldwide, this revolutionary landfill gas purification solution has been producing clean, local renewable energy since 2015. Waga Energy is committed to a mission of driving a sustainable energy transition by making RNG accessible to all.
Guided by the values of Boldness, Mastery, and Cooperation, Waga Energy employees in Europe, North America, and other locations are united by a common purpose: maintaining a livable planet for future generations.
About the Position - Responsibilities & Duties
We're currently seeking candidates for the position of Maintenance Engineer in our Bala Cynwyd, PA Office (Philadelphia Area). If you are passionate about renewable energy and eager to make a significant impact on energy transition, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
The ability to accommodate approximately 30% domestic travel and site work (including overnight stays) is required for this position. Some international travel may also be required (Canada, France).
The Maintenance Engineer serves as a key member of Waga Energy's Operations & Maintenance team and is responsible for the development, planning, coordination, and execution of maintenance-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives across operating WAGABOX® facilities.
This role combines engineering, project management, field execution, and technical support responsibilities to enhance reliability, maintainability, safety, and overall operational performance.
Associated responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Prepare and Execute Maintenance Projects
Develop detailed engineering studies and plans for the implementation of maintenance projects.
Adapt solutions to the specific requirements and constraints of each site.
Manage the procurement process, including the selection of external contractors and the sourcing of required materials and equipment.
Plan project activities in collaboration with Operations teams.
Execute and/or coordinate the implementation of solutions on site.
Verify the quality and effectiveness of completed work and adjust solutions as needed, with support from Engineering teams (Methods, Process, Instrumentation & Automation, etc.).
Update technical documentation related to plant installations and equipment.
Communicate changes and provide information to all impacted teams.
Develop and manage the annual maintenance project schedule based on priorities, resources, and operational constraints.
Monitor and manage inventory levels for maintenance project materials and equipment.
Support Change Management
Participate, together with the Methods Department, in the analysis and prioritization of change requests.
Contribute to the development of technical solutions with support from the various Engineering teams.
Conduct and/or coordinate detailed engineering studies required to implement solutions during downstream phases (operations and maintenance) and, when applicable, upstream phases (standardization).
Develop and Implement New Technologies
Monitor technological developments in the field of industrial maintenance and assess their relevance and potential value for the company.
Propose and implement innovative technologies, such as predictive maintenance and automation solutions, in collaboration with the Methods Department to improve operational and maintenance efficiency.
Provide Training and Technical Support
Train maintenance teams on new methods, tools, and best practices.
Provide technical support to operations and maintenance technicians when performing complex tasks or implementing new procedures.
Participate in Field Operations
Execute improvement and modification projects on operating sites.
Participate in annual maintenance shutdowns and major maintenance campaigns.
About You - Qualifications & Skills
The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, self-motivated professional with a strong technical background in industrial maintenance, reliability, and project execution, a passion for sustainability, and:
A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a maintenance, reliability, engineering, or industrial project role within the energy, industrial process, manufacturing, gas processing, or related industries.
Strong understanding of industrial maintenance principles, asset reliability, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with maintenance workflow processes, planning, scheduling, and execution
Hands-on experience:
planning and executing maintenance improvement projects,
coordinating contractors, vendors, and equipment suppliers,
developing and implementing preventive and corrective maintenance solutions,
supporting major shutdowns, turnarounds, and large-scale maintenance activities,
troubleshooting equipment issues and identifying root causes of failures,
reviewing and updating technical documentation including P&IDs, equipment drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs),
managing project schedules, budgets, and procurement activities, and
collaborating with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to implement equipment modifications and process improvements.
Ability to interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, equipment specifications, technical plans, and engineering documentation.
Familiarity with rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, valves, instrumentation, and industrial process systems.
Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Strong inventory management and spare parts planning skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for analysis, reporting, and project tracking.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with coworkers, contractors, vendors, and site owners.
Comfortable working in industrial environments such as gas processing facilities, energy plants, manufacturing sites, chemical plants, or similar facilities.
Culture
Faced with the urgent need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the employees of Waga Energy have committed themselves to take meaningful action to contribute to sustainable energy transition and the construction of a more environmentally friendly society. In serving as members of this committed team of professionals, Waga Energy employees are supported in meeting their professional development and career advancement goals within a fair, ethical culture focused on cooperation, humility, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Benefits
Waga offers a competitive annual salary and benefits package including 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401k plan with company matching contributions.
Recruiting Process
Waga Energy's recruiting process typically includes the following steps:
Interview with human resources representation via phone or Teams.
Interview with applicable department manager and human resources representation via Teams.
Additional interview with executive level manager via Teams or in person.
Waga Energy is an equal opportunity employer.
Note to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies Waga Energy, Inc. is currently managing all recruiting efforts internally and is not accepting inquires or candidate recommendations from external agencies.
Waga Energy upgrades landfill gas into grid-compliant Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), also known as “biomethane”. Thanks to its patented WAGABOX® technology, Waga Energy recovers the methane emitted by the breakdown of organic matter contained in the waste to inject it directly into the gas grid.
The result of ten years of R&D within Air Liquide and Waga Energy, the WAGABOX® technology combines membrane filtration and cryogenic distillation to separate the methane from the other components of the landfill gas. It provides high-quality biomethane that is injected directly into the gas grid. The purification units are fully automated, they operate 24/7 while being under remote computerized supervision.
Waga Energy deploys this solution through a dedicated business model. Waga Energy purchases landfill gas from landfill site operators, funds the construction and operation of WAGABOX® units, and sales biomethane to energy utilities.
23 WAGABOX® units are in operation in the world, combined, they have produced over 100,000,000 Nm3 of RNG. 13 more WAGABOX® units are under construction in France, Spain and Canada. Since 2017, all the WAGABOX® units have avoided the emission of 190,000 tons of eqCO2 in the atmosphere.
Waga Energy's headquarters are located in Grenoble (France), a world-renowned center for high-tech innovation with a reputation for leadership in gas engineering and cryogenics. Waga Energy also has subsidiaries in the United States, Canada and Spain.
