Senior Wellfield and Fuels Analyst

EDL Energy•East Lansing, MI

About The Position

The Senior Wellfield and Fuels Analyst works within EDL’s North American business and with the Global Fuel Group to model and forecast wellfield operations and provide technical support. The role focuses on optimizing the delivery of landfill gas to EDL North America’s assets. EDL describes its broader work as supporting the transition to decarbonised energy solutions and producing sustainable distributed energy.

Requirements

5–10 years of landfill technician experience.
Working and technical understanding of Landfill Gas to Energy and renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel quality requirements.
Demonstrated understanding of landfill operations and maintenance practices and their effects on gas generation, mechanical settlement, liquids movement, and chemical leaching in solid waste.
Familiarity with Land GEM models, Excel, and data historians, including site SCADA.
Highly developed skills in collecting and managing data and managing information systems.
Demonstrated understanding of value and risk and how these apply to business and fuel-related key performance requirements.
Ability to lead work activities with limited supervision.
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, accountability, and respect for ethical practices.
Confidential, discreet, and professional.

Nice To Haves

Wellfield supervision experience.
Bachelor of Science in engineering or a field related to the role.

Responsibilities

Ensure the highest levels of wellfield safety are followed.
Model landfill gas for all North American sites, including forecasts supporting growth initiatives.
Forecast fuel availability to support annual budgets.
Define scope, budget, and schedule for capital improvements and special projects.
Supervise and manage EDL and third-party personnel involved in wellfield operations and maintenance and project execution.
Develop engineering evaluations and designs for construction events.
Liaise with landfill partners to provide excellent customer service and foster good relationships.
Work with consultants to maintain compliance in EDL North American gas fields.
Engage with EDL Operations to support consistent and effective fuel management.
Provide technical support to operations on gas field tuning and maintenance.
Ensure gas field maintenance plans are used in accordance with industry practices.
Support operational excellence through scheduled site visits and business-critical initiatives.
Review gas field data to ensure effective fuel delivery.
Develop technical and financial alternatives to support operations.
Foster customer relationships with vendors and operations and maintenance providers.