Landfill Operations Supervisor

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Moon Township, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Landfill Supervisor II at WM, you will ensure adherence to state and federal regulations at closed landfill and remedial sites. The role is part of the Environmental Legacy group, which oversees daily closed-landfill operations and landfill staff. You will supervise site staff, contractors, and consultants performing operations and maintenance, monitoring, and construction work; manage compliance activities; and prepare clear, timely reports and responses to regulatory requirements. The role includes indirect supervision of 4–6 contract employees and travel, mostly by day, to multiple facilities in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. The normal work setting is approximately 60% field at primarily closed landfills and 40% office-based, with the office location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Recent graduates in environmental studies or a similar discipline are encouraged to apply, although the listed qualifications require four years of relevant experience.

Requirements

Four years of relevant work experience.
High school diploma or G.E.D. (accredited). A college degree in a STEM-related field is listed as not required.
Hold OSHA 19.10.120 HAZWOPER and general first aid training certifications, or be able to obtain them within six months of employment.
Knowledge of monitoring or testing equipment operation and health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Supervisory experience.
Computer-based word processing, data management, and information presentation skills.
Written and verbal communication skills; computer skills, including MS Office and familiarity with Power BI; and ability to learn job-related technical software and app-based technologies for digital inspections, reporting, and data analytics.
Ability to use motor coordination and finger dexterity for tasks such as keyboarding and machine operation.
Ability to occasionally exert physical effort handling objects weighing less than 30 pounds.
Ability to work with exposure to occupational risks such as cuts, burns, and toxic chemicals, and environmental conditions such as dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes.
Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for business air travel or access to federal property.

Nice To Haves

Recent graduates in environmental studies or a similar discipline are encouraged to apply.
Some knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), SCADA, and/or automation and control systems is beneficial.
A college degree in a STEM-related field.

Responsibilities

Supervise site staff, contractors, and consultants performing operations and maintenance work at assigned sites, ensuring work quality and timeliness.
Oversee routine operations, monitoring, maintenance, and construction activities; monitor permitting and compliance issues.
Minimize operational costs while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
Develop or gain working knowledge of site-specific operation and maintenance requirements for landfill gas, leachate, water treatment, landfill cover, surface water management, environmental monitoring, and ancillary systems and equipment.
Comply with and ensure adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and applicable regulations.
Assist with budgeting as required and adhere to budgets at assigned sites.
Ensure landfill property cleanliness and maintenance through inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
Prepare or update and submit required reports in a timely manner.
Manage the work of 4–6 contract employees indirectly.
Travel to sites for inspections, routing, non-routine monitoring, training, or program administration as required.