Peaks Renewables is a growing renewables platform that develops, acquires, owns, and operates renewable fuels facilities utilizing a range of different feedstocks and technology types. Peaks' primary focus is in the renewable natural gas vertical including landfill gas and biogas from processing agricultural waste and food waste using anaerobic digestion and gasification. Peaks’ goal is to reduce emissions while creating economic growth and providing access to clean, safe, dependable, and affordable energy solutions. Peaks is a subsidiary of Summit Utilities, Inc., which was named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.
Being part of the Peaks team means embracing excellence and innovation. We are building a best-in-class platform and are looking for driven, entrepreneurial team members who are energized by the idea of helping scale a growing business.
We have an exciting hybrid opportunity for a Manager of Portfolio Operations based in Portland, Maine.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager of Portfolio Operations is responsible for maximizing the operational and financial performance of a portfolio of renewable natural gas facilities as well as the performance of other tangential assets as they are added to the portfolio including facilities related to CO2 liquefaction and sequestration, organic fertilizer production, and biochar production. The role includes the oversight and management of Peaks Plant Managers as well as external O&M groups operating Peaks facilities.
This role requires a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, works effectively across functions, and takes ownership of project performance from commissioning through steady-state operations. The ideal candidate is excited to help build processes, drive performance, and innovation in a rapidly evolving industry, and grow with the company as the asset base expands. The position will involve close collaboration with the Peaks leadership team and include opportunities to add value in other Peaks functions as time permits, namely commercial strategy.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Core – Operations Leadership
- Oversee the operational performance of RNG and other tangential facilities with a focus on maximizing production and uptime and ensuring optimal efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee the financial performance of RNG and other tangential facilities, ensuring projects are operating within budget.
- Work with the finance team and junior operations personnel to maintain operational and financial KPI dashboards; analyze operational and financial trends to identify and execute on resulting performance improvement initiatives.
- Lead budgeting and operations planning in coordination with plant management and finance teams.
- Hire, onboard, oversee, and be accountable to the performance of Peaks plant managers as well as external O&M groups operating Peaks facilities.
- Reinforce a culture of safety ensuring all company personnel and vendors comply with all policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Implement process improvements across the organization including at the project level and Peaks platform level with example projects including leading and/or supporting ERP and CRM system implementations.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of operational best practices at Peaks facilities including the development, standardization, and roll-out of SOPs as well as the digitization of repeatable tasks.
- Support plant managers and external O&Ms with emergency scenario planning as well as in managing through emergency events.
- Manage relationships with key partners and stakeholders, including facility operators, contractors, regulatory agencies, feedstock partners, and logistics partners, among others.
- Work closely with Engineering and Finance teams to prepare and manage capital investment plans relating to plant improvement and growth projects.
- Work closely with Finance and Commercial teams to support revenue compliance, invoicing, settlements, and reporting.
- Support audits, certifications, and regulatory reporting as required.
- Coordinate with Development, Construction, Engineering, Commercial, and Finance teams for projects under construction to ensure smooth asset transitions and ongoing performance.
Opportunistic – Commercial and Growth Strategy
- Support revenue optimization for the Peaks platform across RNG pathways (e.g., RINs, LCFS, CDRs, other term markets)
- Support the development and execution of Peaks’ commercial strategy to secure and optimize revenue streams across project types including RNG, CO2, fertilizer, biochar, and others.
- Identify opportunities to refine and adapt the company’s commercial strategy to align with market trends in each of these markets.
- Evaluate and implement value-added growth opportunities including bolt-on investments and expansion into new investment and development verticals and offtake markets.
- Support due diligence processes with the integration of new assets into the Peaks portfolio as needed.
General
- Develop business cases to justify new investments and presentations to provide updates on project performance and other major initiatives to executive leadership, the BOD, and other stakeholders.
- Develop frameworks for proactive risk management to safeguard Peaks’ interests and drive sustainable project outcomes.
- Foster a collaborative culture focused on operational excellence, professional growth, and accountability for results.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, engineering, or a related field
- 5-7 years of experience in energy operations, engineering, project management, or a related role in energy, renewables, infrastructure, or industrial operations
- Experience with RNG, biogas, waste-to-energy, or similar assets strongly preferred.
- Experience and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with limited structure.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Self-starter who takes initiative and drives work forward independently.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in building and scaling a business.
- Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution; adaptable, resilient, and energized by change
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and meticulous analytical capability
- Ability to conduct and interpret quantitative and qualitative analyses and communicate complex concepts and data in an understandable manner to all levels of the organization.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint including writing, maintaining complex Excel formulas, and building PowerPoint presentations for executive audiences.
- Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams with a focus on operational, commercial and/or development objectives
- Familiarity with the renewable fuels industry’s regulatory landscape, market dynamics, and common technologies
- Passion for renewable energy and sustainability
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.
Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.
Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.