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I. Job Summary
This position reports to the Area Gas Operations Manager (AGOM) and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS) including the supervision and direction of Gas Technician I and Gas Technician II positions as well as contractors.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Properly operate and maintain GCCS in a timely and cost-sensitive manner to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize performance.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain sensitive electronic data collection devices necessary to optimize LFG collection from the wellfield.
• On a routine basis, collect and manage data entry from wellfield extraction and environmental monitoring locations. Required to validate a tuning strategy to ensure proper LFG collection and high level of collection efficiency
• Implement GCCS preventative maintenance and develop ownership for all assigned GCCS.
• Install, operate, and maintain liquid management system pneumatic or electric driven pumps (troubleshoot and determine liquid levels within LFG collection wells).
• Perform wellfield monitoring, tuning adjustments, data collection, and field maintenance.
• Hands on construction using materials such as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and/or High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping materials and associated equipment to perform maintenance on piping or other components of the gas collection system.
• Troubleshoot GCCS and related systems
• Train and mentor Gas Technicians on GCCS operations and maintenance activities; mentor and evaluate technician proficiency
• Manage/supervise contractor activities
• Provide project management support to the AGOM for GCCS design and construction.
• Participate in the development of LFG related capital and expense budgets.
• Be available for on-call response (physically on site or by phone as required) to GCCS related malfunction events.
• Review and analyze GCCS operating data and prepare reports, coach technicians on same. Implement and enforce all job-related health and safety requirements and procedures.

III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• 5 years of landfill gas field or related experience (in addition to education requirements)
• Administrative Services\DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Valid and unrestricted driver’s license

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Physical Science, Biology, or Chemistry (or related field).
• Electrical/Mechanical vocational or technical school graduate, or post‑high‑school technical training in mechanical systems, instrumentation, or environmental fieldwork.
• Working knowledge of gas collection systems and field equipment such as pumps, blowers, and flare systems.
• Hands‑on experience with PVC and/or HDPE piping, components, and associated maintenance activities.
• Experience with gas blower and/or flare maintenance.
• Experience using data logging systems and/or landfill gas instrumentation tools for monitoring and performance optimization.
• Industrial instrumentation experience (field troubleshooting, calibration, monitoring devices).
• Advanced understanding of environmental regulations related to GCCS operations and/or prior environmental monitoring experience.
• Background in environmental fieldwork within regulated operations (landfill, industrial, or similar).
• Basic project management and/or estimating experience supporting system improvements, construction, or maintenance planning.
• Hands‑on supervisory experience with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate teams, supported by strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required, with residence within approximately one hour of the Central Landfill to support on‑site operational needs and emergency response.
  IV. Physical Requirements
  Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Lifting
• Carrying
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Handling
• Grasping
• Standing
• Walking
• Feeling
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

☒ Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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