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Location: Must reside within 50 miles of any WM site within the Gulf Coast Market Area, (includes LA and portions of MS, AL, and FL Pan Handle).
Travel: Expected to travel 50-60%+ of time, with the Gulf Coast Market Area; driving required for all travel
Hybrid: When not traveling, may work from home
License: Must have a valid driver's license
Job Summary
This position reports directly to the Area Director of Disposal Operations and indirectly to the Corporate Director Gas Operations. This position manages landfill gas collection and control system (GCCS) operations, capital budget planning and dispersal, regulatory compliance, and will provide oversight of and support to Area landfill gas field Technicians and Gas Operations Supervisor(s).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Plan, organize and manage capital projects for the GCCS design, construction, and operations within a defined geographic area of coverage.
• Under senior management direction, work toward predetermined goals and objectives such as implementing standards relating to environmental protection regarding the control and management of landfill gas within a defined geographic area of coverage (i.e., Area-level). Additional areas of responsibility include management and evaluation of landfill gas, gas condensate, etc. as they are related to air quality and/or renewable energy projects.
• Participates in the planning and engineering design strategy and approval of the operating and capital budget for GCCS as well as procurement and distribution of landfill gas conveyance equipment and materials.
• Direct and manage internal and external (consultant) company resources. Manage asset development within the defined geographic area of coverage including: GCCS installation/modifications, compliance monitoring testing and reporting, program development, change, LFG program optimization, and site and personnel reviews.
• Organize and execute routine communications with Area and Corporate management regarding both significant development projects as well as to ensure compliance and consistency with companywide GCCS and air quality programs.
• Participate in communication with local, state, or national internal and external stakeholders to discuss program or project objectives that meet WM objectives of optimizing GCCS operations, ensuring environmental protection or performance, and reducing compliance costs to the field.
• Support: Air Program, Legal, and Environmental Protection (EP) Managers in responding to and resolving any regulatory issues pertaining to LFG/GCCS operations.
• Provide guidance, recommendations, and direction to Area engineers, operations Directors/Managers, and EP Managers on GCCS design, construction, and operations issues.
• Possess interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop acceptance of company-wide standards, leadership, motivational, and social skills.
• The coordination of energy recovery projects may include tasks such as indirect oversight of energy recovery project operations and associated wellfield operations, and / or coordination with plant administrators, managers, and supervisors. Provide engineering and operational support to ensure the proper operation of existing landfill gas control devices are not adversely affected by the operations of energy recovery projects.
• This position will implement company-wide training programs, directives, policies, and procedures related to GCCS design, construction, operations, and maintenance within a defined geographic area of coverage (i.e. Area).
Education Requirements for Manager II
Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Environmental, Engineering or High School Diploma or GED, and four (4) years of relevant work experience
Work Experience Requirements for Manager II
12+ years of relevant work experience in area of engineering and/or construction specializing in GCCS design, construction, and/or operations and 3 years of GCCS experience related to energy recovery projects (in addition to education requirement)
Education Requirements for Manager I
Associate's Degree (accredited) from vocational school or High School Diploma or GED and two (2) additional years of relevant work experience
Work Experience Requirements for Manager I
10+ years of relevant work experience in area of engineering and/or construction specializing in GCCS design, construction, and/or operations (in addition to education requirement)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Proven engineering knowledge and aptitude for GCCS design, construction and system operations is required, along with an understanding of state and federal regulations, which impact GCCS design and operations. • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (unless in Canadian provinces) • Proven technical project management skills • Immediate knowledge and aptitude for GCCS design, construction, and system operations • Complete understanding of state and federal regulations, which impact GCCS design and operations • Ability to optimize the performance of GCCS • Thorough familiarity with the operation of gas collection and combustion devices and the ability to troubleshoot this equipment remotely • Advanced computer skills (i.e., email, web browser, Microsoft -Excel and Word). • Excellent mechanical and technical skills/aptitude
Licenses and Certifications
Driver License, Valid and in State, Valid and unrestricted, required
Work Environment
Working Condition N/A Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly
Extreme cold X
Extreme heat X
Humid X
Wet X
Noise X
Hazards X
Temperature Change X
Atmospheric Conditions X
Vibration X
