Landfill Gas Manager (Oakdale, LA)

Waste Connections•Oakdale, LA

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 is a hands-on leadership role combining 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 manager works independently and leads field personnel and contractors, overseeing the monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization of landfill gas collection and control systems and leachate systems. The role also supports regulatory compliance, environmental and construction projects, and coordination with landfill operations, consultants, contractors, and RNG plant personnel. Support for White Oak Landfill in Monroe, Louisiana may require occasional overnight travel. The work is approximately 80% outdoors in varying weather conditions, with the remainder in field and office environments. The role requires physical work, use of required PPE, compliance with safety policies, and periodic on-call response for landfill gas and leachate system operations.

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.
Willingness to travel occasionally and relocate for potential future advancement opportunities.
Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment and perform work in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
Availability for periodic on-call response related to landfill gas and leachate system operations.

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 the 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.
Support 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.