NA Wellfield Manager

EDL•East Lansing, MI

About The Position

The NA Wellfield Manager is responsible for safe, sustainable, and effective fueling of EDL Landfill Gas (LFG) assets across North America. The role manages wellfield performance and regulatory compliance, supports operations with technical expertise, and develops forecasts, budgets, schedules, and alternatives for business and growth initiatives. It also oversees capital-improvement and special-project planning, works with landfill partners, consultants, vendors, and O&M providers, and supports operational excellence through site visits and business-critical initiatives.

Requirements

15–20 years of landfill gas operations or management experience.
Good knowledge of legislation, regulations, standards, and codes of practice relevant to the landfill gas or landfill industry.
Demonstrated managerial acumen and ability to lead work activities with limited supervision.
Working and technical understanding of combustion processes.
Highly developed skills in collecting and managing data and managing information systems.
Understanding of value and risk and their application to business and fueling key performance requirements.
Ability to collaborate with operations teams and managers to deliver practical, effective outcomes, with a hands-on approach and ability to work at all organizational levels.
Ability to build and maintain external business relationships within the landfill gas industry.
High personal integrity and respect for ethical practices; confidential, discreet, and professional conduct.
Self-organization and a high degree of personal accountability.
Ability to develop and implement practical solutions to complex business or project problems.
Ability to demonstrate behavior and a management style consistent with EDL’s values.
Ability to develop and implement fit-for-purpose business systems and processes.

Nice To Haves

Leadership or management training and/or experience.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or another engineering discipline.
Process-related, mechanical, electrical-systems, and/or engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure the highest levels of wellfield safety are adhered to.
Develop, maintain, and maximize sustainable fueling of EDL Landfill Gas assets.
Define scope, budget, and schedule for capital improvements and special projects.
Develop engineering evaluations and designs for construction events.
Liaise with landfill partners to provide excellent customer service and foster good relationships.
Model landfill gas for all North American sites, including forecasts in support of growth initiatives.
Work with consultants to ensure compliance is maintained in EDL North American gas fields.
Engage with EDL Operations to ensure consistent and effective fuel management.
Provide visible technical support to operations for gas-field tuning and maintenance.
Ensure gas-field maintenance plans are used according to EDL fuel standards.
Forecast fuel availability for annual budgeting.
Support operational excellence through scheduled site visits and business-critical initiatives.
Review gas-field data to ensure effective fuel delivery.
Verify that regulatory standards are upheld.
Compile regular progress updates and communicate information effectively.
Develop technical and financial alternatives to support operations.
Support fuel forecasts, schedules, budgets, and procurement for growth projects.
Foster customer relationships with vendors and O&M providers.