Landfill Gas Operations Manager

Landfill Gas Operations Manager
Location: Oakdale, Louisiana

At Waste Connections, the Landfill Gas Operations Manager plays a vital role in managing and optimizing landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS). This role is critical in ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and environmental stewardship while supporting a High BTU landfill gas plant. The Landfill Gas Operations Manager will lead a team of technicians and contractors while working closely with engineering and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS) to optimize system performance and ensure compliance.
* Supervise and direct technicians and contractors, ensuring efficient work delegation and training.
* Maintain and operate Elkins Envision Gas Analyzer and Landtec GEM Gas Analyzer for accurate gas monitoring.
* Implement and manage the GCCS preventative maintenance plan to ensure system reliability.
* Operate and maintain liquid management system pneumatic or electric-driven pumps, troubleshoot liquid levels, and manage LFG collection wells.
* Perform wellfield valve/vacuum adjustments, interpret data, and make necessary modifications to optimize landfill gas recovery.
* Perform routine maintenance on piping systems using PVC or HDPE materials.
* Troubleshoot GCCS mechanical, electrical, and software systems to identify and resolve issues promptly.
* Assist with the preparation of state and local reports related to landfill gas operations.
* Participate in the development of capital and expense budgets for landfill gas operations.
* Monitor environmental compliance requirements, ensuring all GCCS systems adhere to regulatory standards.
* Provide project management support for GCCS design and construction initiatives.
* Be available for on-call response to GCCS-related malfunction events.

Qualifications:
* Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
* 5 years of landfill gas collection and control system (GCCS) operations experience.
* Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize gas system performance.
* Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel/Word and the ability to learn specialized company applications.
* Ability to analyze and interpret data from gas analyzers and monitoring devices.
* Willingness to relocate for promotional opportunities within Waste Connections.