Landfill Gas Manager (Oakdale, LA)

Waste Connections

2d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Connections is seeking a Landfill Gas Manager to oversee landfill gas collection and leachate transmission systems while supporting landfill operations throughout Louisiana. This hands-on leadership role combines field operations, system management, environmental compliance, troubleshooting, and team leadership. The position is based at Timberlane Landfill in Oakdale, Louisiana, and is full-time and on-site. The role is approximately 80% field work, primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions, with some office work. The manager leads field personnel and contractors, maintains safe and compliant operations, and coordinates with landfill operations personnel, consultants, contractors, RNG plant personnel, the Regional Engineer, and the District Manager. The position also provides support to White Oak Landfill in Monroe, Louisiana, as needed, including occasional overnight travel. Periodic on-call response for landfill gas and leachate system operations is required.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience with landfill gas collection and control systems.
3–5+ years of experience with leachate collection and transmission systems.
3–5+ years of experience with environmental inspections, audits, assessments, compliance, and/or remediation.
3–5+ years of experience troubleshooting mechanical and operational issues in the field.
3–5+ years of experience working independently while effectively leading employees, contractors, and projects.
Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
Willingness to travel occasionally and relocate for potential future advancement opportunities.
Ability to work primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions and in a combination of field and office environments.
Availability for periodic on-call response.

Nice To Haves

Heavy and light equipment experience.

Responsibilities

Work independently and lead field personnel and contractors with minimal supervision.
Manage, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the landfill gas collection and control system (GCCS), including extraction wells, piping, pumps, dewatering equipment, blower skids, and flares.
Collaborate with RNG plant personnel to maximize landfill gas capture while maintaining gas quality and system operating requirements consistent with contractual obligations.
Monitor and adjust gas extraction points to maintain regulatory compliance and optimize system performance using SCS eTools.
Collect, review, and maintain landfill gas monitoring data and required regulatory records.
Operate, inspect, and maintain landfill leachate collection and transmission systems, including pumps and force mains.
Assist with installation of gas wells, piping, pumps, and other GCCS infrastructure.
Calibrate, maintain, and operate field monitoring and data collection equipment.
Develop effective working relationships with landfill operations personnel, consultants, contractors, and RNG plant personnel.
Assist the Regional Engineer and District Manager with planning and executing environmental, operational, and construction projects.
Provide support to the gas collection system at White Oak Landfill in Monroe, Louisiana, as needed, including occasional overnight travel.
Assist with environmental compliance activities, including inspections, audits, recordkeeping, reporting, and maintenance of environmental monitoring equipment.
Use required personal protective equipment and perform work in accordance with Waste Connections safety policies and procedures.
Be available for periodic on-call response related to landfill gas and leachate system operations.