Engineering Team Lead

Department: Engineering
Reports to: COO
Compensation: Salary range $123,000- $200,000, Commensurate to Skills and Experience
Hours: Full-time: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Benefits 

• Two weeks of paid vacation.
• Eight & a half paid holidays per year.
• Two paid flexible holidays per year.
• ICHRA Health Insurance Reimbursement or Health Insurance Reimbursement.
• 100% Employer Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Other benefits accrue over the first 3-24 months, including additional paid vacation, no-cost primary medical care membership, 401k, 401k matching, and quarterly profit sharing.

Place of Work: Corporate Headquarters - 1730 South Street, Redding CA, 96001

Company Overview

Maas Energy Works is the leading developer and operator of agricultural waste-to-energy systems in the United States. The Company designs, develops, constructs, and operates biogas renewable energy generation systems, primarily on dairy farms. Our projects include anaerobic digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading.

Position Description
This is an engineering dream position. Maas Energy Works (MEW) is looking for someone who loves engineering, but also managing an amazing team. We have a young team full of potential. We are creating new products for renewable energy. We can teach you technology, but you must be willing to learn and ready to dive into the world of biogas. The specifics of the role include the design and engineering of anaerobic digesters, biogas handling systems, and other associated renewable energy projects. The role is a 50/50 mix of (1) technical design and (2) leading and developing a team of 5-10 engineering and technical staff. The ideal candidate can switch between highly technical engineering problems and interpersonal team development easily.

MEW is looking for someone who enjoys a little pressure and finding solutions when it gets tough. The Engineering Team Lead will be expected to work in a variety of disciplines; civil, mechanical, electrical, process, manufacturing, and other disciplines related to these renewable energy systems. The Engineering Team Lead will serve as the champion of engineering and design across the organization. Additionally, the Engineer will provide support for assembly, commissioning, and operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing biogas projects with a strong understanding of system optimization, and the ability to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve sustainability, and maximize profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of 5-10 technical staff
• Final design decision maker
• Develop and champion engineering team  
• Develop and update design standards, enforce usage across team
• Interact with Project Management, Construction Management, Finance, and Manufacturing
• Develop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.
• Manage cost and time constraints.
• Perform risk assessments.
• Provide process documentation and operating instructions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent technical skills.
• Passion for technology development.
• Ability to project manage and motivate a team
• Analytical thinker with interpersonal skills.
• Proven work experience in engineering, preferably oil & gas or renewable fuels.
• Working knowledge of process engineering software packages.
• CAD experience, especially in the Autodesk suite (i.e. Plant 3D).
• Knowledge of industry standards such as API, ASME, and NFPA.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.

Other Duties 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demand Requirements

Work Environment
This job mainly operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role with some travel required. This would require the ability to walk up and down stairs, and to enter, travel in, and exit vehicles and airplanes.