Gas Operations Manager

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Medley, FL

About The Position

The Gas Operations Manager reports directly to the Area Director of Disposal Operations and indirectly to the Corporate Director of Gas Operations. The role manages landfill gas collection and control system (GCCS) operations, capital budget planning and allocation, and regulatory compliance, and provides oversight and support to Area landfill Gas Technicians and Gas Operations Supervisors. The position manages GCCS projects and assets across a defined geographic area, including design, construction, operation, installation, modifications, compliance monitoring and reporting, program development, optimization, and site and personnel reviews. It contributes to engineering and budget strategy, procurement and distribution of landfill gas conveyance equipment and materials, and coordination of energy recovery projects. The role also implements company-wide GCCS training, directives, policies, and procedures and supports regulatory issue resolution with relevant internal teams.

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited vocational school, or a high school diploma plus two additional years of relevant work experience.
10 or more years of relevant work experience in engineering and/or construction specializing in GCCS design, construction, and/or operations, in addition to the education requirement.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Interpersonal, leadership, motivational, and social skills, including the ability to gain acceptance of company-wide standards.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and manage capital projects for GCCS design, construction, and operations within a defined geographic area.
Work under senior management direction toward goals and objectives, including implementing environmental protection standards for landfill gas control and management.
Participate in planning and engineering design strategy and approval of operating and capital budgets for GCCS, as well as procurement and distribution of landfill gas conveyance equipment and materials.
Direct and manage internal and external company resources, including consultants and contractors.
Manage area asset development, including GCCS installation and modifications, compliance monitoring, testing and reporting, program development and changes, landfill gas program optimization, and site and personnel reviews.
Communicate routinely with Area and Corporate management about significant development projects and compliance with company-wide GCCS and air quality programs.
Communicate with local, state, and national internal and external stakeholders about program and project objectives related to GCCS optimization, environmental protection and performance, and reducing compliance costs.
Implement company-wide training programs, directives, policies, and procedures related to GCCS design, construction, operations, and maintenance within the assigned area.
Support Air Program, Legal, and Environmental Protection Managers in responding to and resolving regulatory issues related to landfill gas and GCCS operations.
Coordinate energy recovery projects, potentially including wellfield operations and coordination with plant administrators, managers, and supervisors.
Provide engineering and operational support to help ensure energy recovery project operations do not adversely affect existing landfill gas control devices.