Carbon Cycle North Carolina, LLC (C2NC)

Location: Plant-based position located at the Carbon Cycle North Carolina facility in Warsaw, North Carolina

Job: Process Engineer

Hiring Manager: Plant Manager

Carbon Cycle North Carolina LLC is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support safe, reliable, and efficient biomethane production at its anaerobic digestion and renewable natural gas facility in Warsaw, North Carolina. This role provides front-line engineering support, leads diagnostic troubleshooting and corrective actions, and drives continuous improvement in plant equipment, process systems, instrumentation and controls, and operating practices.

Facility Overview

As global industries face increasing pressure to decarbonize, renewable natural gas (RNG) is emerging as a practical and scalable solution. C2NC is building the infrastructure to support that transition - turning overlooked resources into clean energy while prioritizing transparency, environmental integrity, and operational precision. Here’s how we’re moving forward.

C2NC develops and operates industrial-scale anaerobic digestion facilities that transform organic byproducts into pipeline-grade renewable natural gas. These facilities not only reduce methane emissions but also offer a sustainable, circular alternative to traditional energy sourcing. Our flagship site in Warsaw, NC is one of the largest of its kind in the Southeast - and it’s just the beginning.

The Warsaw facility receives agricultural and organic feedstocks, produces pipeline-quality renewable natural gas, manages digestate, and treats process wastewater through an on-site membrane bioreactor system.

Position Summary

The Process Engineer serves a key role within Technical Operations by providing front-line engineering knowledge, diagnostic and troubleshooting leadership, and implementation of corrective actions for the plant operations team. The position drives continuous improvement in plant equipment systems, instrumentation and control systems, and operating practices to enhance operational stability, plant availability, equipment reliability, and production output.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Plant Manager in engineering and technical aspects of Warsaw plant operations.

• Maintain a strong hands-on presence in the plant, including troubleshooting, process evaluation, equipment inspection, and implementation of corrective actions.

• Develop subject matter expertise in plant process technology, equipment, and operations and maintenance best practices.

• Define and monitor critical operating parameters and statistical control limits for plant process systems.

• Maintain engineering document master files, technical records, drawings, and related documentation.

• Provide rapid-response troubleshooting for mechanical equipment and chemical or biochemical process upsets.

• Define and apply operational excellence tools and performance standards that establish what good looks like.

• Implement physical and procedural changes that improve plant availability, equipment reliability, process stability, and production output.

• Drive continuous improvement of engineered systems, the operations and maintenance knowledge base, standard operating procedures, and training.

• Support research and development of plant process-system performance upgrades and stability controls.

• Provide technical leadership and cross-training for plant technical, operations, and maintenance personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering preferred.

• Mechanical and hands-on experience with tools, machines, and industrial equipment.

• Experience applying critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in a technical or industrial setting.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment and chemical or biochemical processes.

• Knowledge of process systems, plant equipment, instrumentation, control systems, and maintenance practices.

• Ability to analyze plant operating data, trends, and statistical control limits.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical documentation.

• Strong collaboration and team-interaction skills when working with plant management and cross-functional site teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Experience

• Background in anaerobic digestion, renewable natural gas, biogas, chemical processing, or a related industrial environment.

• Working knowledge of process optimization, continuous improvement, data analytics, or simulation software.

• Familiarity with instrumentation and control systems, calibration, electrical systems, schematics, or preventive maintenance.

• Demonstrated ability to develop standard operating procedures, technical training, or engineering documentation.

• Proven ability to lead or cross-train technical, operations, or maintenance personnel.

• Authorship or presentation of technical work related to plant-process performance or scientific advancement.

Work Environment and Schedule

This is a full-time, in-person role at the C2NC facility in Warsaw, North Carolina. The Process Engineer must be comfortable working in an active industrial setting and collaborating with plant management and technical, operations, and maintenance personnel.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is $70,000 to $90,000 annually. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. C2NC is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.