# WM (formerly Waste Management): Renewable Natural Gas Plant Manager Internship Program - Internship Program

Provider: [Waste Management Incorporated](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/waste-management)

- Program type: Internship
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 91 - 120 days
- Locations: Medley, FL; Dorchester, SC
- Website: https://www.wm.com/us/en
- Contact: Lucas Connolly, lucas.connolly@recruitmilitary.com
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/waste-management-incorporated-wm-formerly-waste-management-renewable-9pdh3m

## Summary

Overview of the ProgramThe purpose of this internship is to provide interns with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to transition to full time employment as a WM Renewable Natural Gas Plant Manager. The incumbent for this position should expect to be a hands-on technician in addition to management responsibilities. Interns will receive a combination of hands on, classroom style and computer-based training which will enable them to manage the Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas "RNG" Facility and to maximize production, while ensuring safe work practices, environmental compliance, timely maintenance, compliance with contracts, and coordination with the landfill management and operations. This role acts as a plant owner and is available whenever necessary to meet the objectives of the role and the needs of the facility. An RNG Facility takes landfill gas and converts it to a Natural Gas Quality that is injected into the pipeline for household and commercial use. The RNG Plant Manager will be required to operate and maintain equipment such as specialty gas processing equipment, gas compressors, and H2S removal systems, Nitrogen Removal Unit, and Pressure Swing Absorber. (Note: The objective of the program is to provide full time employment to all interns who meet training objectives and receive positive performance appraisals. However, an offer of full-time employment is not guaranteed.)

## Job description

Plant Manager Key Responsibilities • Capture data and evaluate courses of action for optimized plant performance, while operating within identified budgets. • Address non-routine repairs or issues that may arise and require sound, immediate judgment without direct supervision.• Lead, manage, and coordinate all 3rd party vendors or customers for scheduled plant maintenance, unscheduled down time, compliance, and well-field issues.• Regularly communicate this with the Market Area Gas Operations Manager (MAGOM) and/or WMRE Operations Manager.• Procure plant supplies and replacement equipment in an efficient manner by identifying needs in advance, managing vendors, and working within WMRE guidelines as well as being responsible for the annual budget.• Promptly respond to callouts of plant shutdowns during non-business hours to identify the cause of the shutdown and rectify/diagnose through appropriate repairs or adjustments to return the plant to operation while consulting with WMRE operations managers (as needed). This role is given discretion to judge the situation and respond accordingly without management intervention, until needed.• Must be an engaged employee with the ability to organize and manage small to large scale plant outages and projects, with attention to detail of organizational and record keeping of all maintenance reports, gas data analysis and waste stream documentation.• Completes special assignments/tasks as required by WMRE Operations Manager, Market Area Gas Operations Manager, or Landfill District Manager.

## Locations

- Medley, FL, 33166 (near APPLY HERE: https://my.recruitmilitary.com/job/45205388)
- Dorchester, SC, 29405 (near APPLY HERE: https://my.recruitmilitary.com/job/45205388)

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