Project Manager Brazil

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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.

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 driving a sustainable energy transition by making RNG accessible to all.

Guided by the values of Audacity, 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

Waga Energy is currently seeking candidates for the position of Project Manager in Brazil (RJ or SP area).

The ability to accommodate +/- 25% domestic travel time (including overnight stays) and site work is required for this position. Some international travel may also be required.

This is an exciting, rewarding position promoting the role of renewable energies, notably renewable gas, in the future of energy transition.

The Project Manager will serve as a member of a collaborative project team (based in France), responsible for managing landfill biogas-to-RNG projects via the successful delivery and operations of our WAGABOX units. The Project Manager role is a highly responsible role supporting projects from the initial feasibility analysis stage through planning, design, permitting, construction, and ongoing operations.

Associated responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing technical challenges, project management responsibilities, and client/project partner relationships to ensure both successful project execution and professional growth and advancement.
• Developing and executing project scope, budget, and schedule from FEED studies through to project delivery and site construction, while ensuring adherence to timeline, cost, quality and safety objectives.
• Managing all applicable regulatory and permitting related tasks to ensure compliance with local, state, national, and industry codes and standards, including drafting and tracking requests for authorization.
• Managing the procurement of local equipment, supplies, and services essential for delivering the project within established budget and schedule, and assisting the project team in France with procurement made in France, while ensuring that engineering and process documents comply with local regulations and requirements. This includes coordinating with the Waga process department and outside equipment suppliers.
• Tracking and documenting project information (internal and external) including procurement, scheduling, and progress documentation.
• Managing subcontractors including subcontractor engineers, equipment manufacturers, and site contractors to obtain quotes/proposals, oversee work to ensure adherence to the project plan, budget, and quality standards, and track change requests.
• Assisting the Business Development team regarding technical aspects of potential projects (site visits).
• Managing civil work, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities: organize site construction in line with the schedule, manage site co-activity with safety and other rules, ensure subcontracting contracts are properly implemented, and involve other departments (EIA, process); participate in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Ensuring the successful handover of new projects to the facility operations team.
• Supporting ongoing operations via technical troubleshooting and system checks of WAGABOX units as needed.
• Maintaining a continuous focus on safety and process optimization/improvement throughout all project phases, making suggestions and taking actions as needed.
• Drafting grant applications when relevant.

About You - Qualifications & Skills

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, self-motivated professional with:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, process, electrical or related).
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a project management role.
• Background in pressure equipment design, process piping, and rotating equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with engineering software (e.g., DraftSight, AutoCAD, or similar) is a plus.
• Expertise in the conception and commissioning of equipment within gas, chemical, or heat production industries. Ability to work on-site to participate in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering documentation and its practical application.
• Solid understanding of electrical and automation systems.
• Proven experience in project management and EPC project control, ensuring successful project execution.
• Knowledgeable in contracts, budgeting, accounting, and supply chain management.
• Familiar with relevant ASME codes, as well as civil and structural engineering principles.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English (knowledge of French is a plus).

Resume and cover letters have to be sent in English.

Culture

Faced with the urgent need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Waga Energy employees 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.

Waga Energy's recruiting process typically includes the following steps:

• Interview with human resources team.
• Candidate completes Predictive Index (PI) cognitive and behavioral assessments.
• Interview with applicable department manager.
• Human resources conducts reference checks if needed.
• Human resources presents an employment offer.

Waga Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

Not Applicable — Seniority level