Gas Operations Supervisor

WM•Simi Valley, CA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position reports to the Area Gas Operations Manager (AGOM) and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS) including the supervision and direction of Gas Technician I and Gas Technician II positions as well as contractors. The role involves properly operating and maintaining GCCS in a timely and cost-sensitive manner to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize performance. Key duties include calibrating and operating data collection devices, managing data entry, validating tuning strategies for optimal LFG collection, implementing preventative maintenance, and installing/operating liquid management systems. The supervisor will also perform wellfield monitoring, tuning adjustments, data collection, field maintenance, and hands-on construction using PVC and HDPE piping. Troubleshooting GCCS and related systems, training and mentoring technicians, managing contractor activities, and providing project management support for GCCS design and construction are also essential. The role requires participation in budget development, on-call response for malfunctions, reviewing and analyzing operating data, preparing reports, and enforcing health and safety procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
5 years of landfill gas field or related experience (in addition to education requirements).
Driver License, Valid and in State.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Properly operate and maintain GCCS in a timely and cost-sensitive manner to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize performance.
Calibrate, operate, and maintain sensitive electronic data collection devices necessary to optimize LFG collection from the wellfield.
On a routine basis, collect and manage data entry from wellfield extraction and environmental monitoring locations.
Validate a tuning strategy to ensure proper LFG collection and high level of collection efficiency.
Implement GCCS preventative maintenance and develop ownership for all assigned GCCS.
Install, operate, and maintain liquid management system pneumatic or electric driven pumps (troubleshoot and determine liquid levels within LFG collection wells).
Perform wellfield monitoring, tuning adjustments, data collection, and field maintenance.
Hands on construction using materials such as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and/or High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping materials and associated equipment to perform maintenance on piping or other components of the gas collection system.
Troubleshoot GCCS and related systems.
Train and mentor Gas Technicians on GCCS operations and maintenance activities; mentor and evaluate technician proficiency.
Manage/supervise contractor activities.
Provide project management support to the AGOM for GCCS design and construction.
Participate in the development of LFG related capital and expense budgets.
Be available for on-call response (physically on site or by phone as required) to GCCS related malfunction events.
Review and analyze GCCS operating data and prepare reports, coach technicians on same.
Implement and enforce all job-related health and safety requirements and procedures.