NA Wellfield Manager

EDL Energy•Belfair, WA

About The Position

The NA Wellfield Manager is responsible for the safety, sustainable fueling, performance, and regulatory compliance of EDL North America landfill gas (LFG) assets. The role develops and maintains gas-field plans, models and forecasts fuel availability, and works with operations, landfill partners, consultants, vendors, and O&M providers to support effective fuel management and strong business relationships. The position defines scope, budgets, and schedules for capital improvements and special projects; develops engineering evaluations and construction designs; and supports growth projects with fuel forecasts, schedules, budgets, and procurement. It provides hands-on technical support to operations for gas-field tuning and maintenance, reviews gas-field data, and supports operational excellence through site visits and business-critical initiatives. The manager also develops technical and financial alternatives, communicates progress, and helps ensure regulatory standards and EDL fuel standards are upheld.

Requirements

15–20 years of landfill gas operations or management experience.
Demonstrated managerial acumen.
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 how they apply to business and fueling key performance requirements.
Ability to lead work activities with limited supervision.
Ability to collaborate with operations teams and managers to deliver practical, effective outcomes using a hands-on approach and working 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.
Strong self-organization and personal accountability.
Ability to develop and implement practical solutions to complex business and project problems.
Behavior and management style consistent with EDL’s values.
Good knowledge of legislation, regulations, standards, and codes of practice relevant to the landfill gas and landfill industry.

Nice To Haves

Leadership or management training and/or experience.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or another engineering discipline.
Process-related, mechanical, or electrical systems experience 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 America sites, including forecasts in support of growth initiatives.
Work with consultants to maintain compliance in EDL North America gas fields.
Engage with EDL Operations to ensure consistent and effective fuel management.
Provide visible technical support to operations on gas-field tuning and maintenance.
Ensure gas-field maintenance plans are used according to EDL fuel standards.
Compile fuel-availability forecasts 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 good customer relationships with vendors and O&M providers.
Develop and implement fit-for-purpose systems and processes for the business.
Develop and implement practical solutions to complex business and project problems.