Area Gas Operations Manager

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Hampton, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This position manages landfill gas collection and control system (GCCS) operations, capital budget planning and dispersal, and regulatory compliance. It provides oversight and support to Area landfill gas field Technicians and Gas Operations Supervisor(s). The role requires proven engineering knowledge and aptitude for GCCS design, construction, and system operations, along with an understanding of state and federal regulations impacting GCCS design and operations. 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.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
Experience: Ten (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).
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license
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 landfill 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

Nice To Haves

Up to four (4) years of experience may be substituted: Two (2) years of experience may be substituted with an Engineering degree (accredited) and two (2) years of experience may be substituted for professional engineering (PE) registration/licensure.

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).
Participate 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 (LFG) conveyance equipment and materials.
Direct and manage internal and external (consultant or contractor) 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 company-wide 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, Environmental Protection (EP) Managers in responding to and resolving any regulatory issues pertaining to LFG/GCCS operations.
Possess interpersonal skills, including ability to assure acceptance of company-wide standards, leadership, motivational, and social skills.