Job Description

I. Job Summary

Responsible for identifying, and controlling company liability and associated costs for landfill gas collection and control system (GCCS) operations, and optimizing WM GCCS capacity and development costs. This position will provide oversight of and support to Market Area Gas Operations Managers, which includes budgetary review of GCCS as well as procurement and distribution of landfill gas conveyance equipment and materials.

This position will develop and implement company-wide training programs, directives, polices, and procedures related to GCCS design, construction, operations, maintenance and odor mitigation within a defined geographic area of coverage (i.e., multiple Market Areas and/or multiple Groups) and coordinate with Air Program staff on national policies/procedures and training program initiatives.

Immediate knowledge and aptitude for GCCS design, construction and system operations. Complete understanding of state and federal regulations, which impact GCCS design and operations.

Position would require extensive experience in the above and bias/education background that has emphasis in the sciences and / or engineering. Position would also require competence in working in a highly government regulated environment; and work closely with various corporate and group entities.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Develop and implement standards relating to the protection, control, and management of landfill gas within a defined geographic area of coverage (i.e., Group-level). Additional areas of responsibility include management and evaluation of landfill gas, gas condensate, etc. when they are a threat to air quality and/or renewable energy projects.
• Participates in the strategy and approval of the operating and capital budget for GCCS as well as procurement and distribution of landfill gas conveyance equipment and materials.
• Direct and manage internal and external (consultant) company resources. Manage asset development within the defined geographic area of coverage including: GCCS installation/modifications, compliance monitoring, testing, and reporting program development/change/optimization review. This may include development of Group/company-wide policy, standards, and/or best management practices for implementation at the Group and/or national level.
• Design and implement strategic project plans in response to more complex compliance and liability issues and problems. This may include development of Group/company-wide policy, standards, and/or best management practices for implementation at the Group and/or national level. Responsible for interpreting environmental/GCCS operations data, and commenting/directing responses to proposed regulatory rule revisions related to areas of responsibility within the company.
• Organize and execute routine communications with Market Area and Group management regarding both significant development projects as well as to ensure compliance and consistency with company-wide GCCS and air quality programs.
• Plan, organize and manage GCCS design, construction and operations within a defined geographic area of coverage. Under senior management direction, work toward predetermined goals and objectives.
• Monitor emerging issues in environmental regulatory requirements pertaining to GCCS design/operations. Initiate and participate in developing the company's response to new or changing regulations on a regional and national basis.
• Direct communication with local, state, or national internal and external stakeholders to discuss program or project objectives that meet WM objectives of GCCS operations, environmental protection, or performance to reduce compliance costs to the field.
• Support Air Program, Legal, EP Director and EP Managers in responding to and resolving regulatory NOVs pertaining to LFG/GCCS operations. Litigation support and/or preparation of expert testimony.
• Initiate/Develop/Implement Group training programs for WM staff on LFG and GCCS design, construction and operations. Routinely coordinate with Air Program Directors to develop/implement national training program and to ensure consistency across Groups.
• Provide guidance, recommendations, and direction to Area engineers, operations Directors/Managers, EP Managers and Gas Operations Managers on GCCS design, construction and operations issues.
• Possess interpersonal skills in developing stakeholder acceptance and regulatory negotiations. Leadership, motivational and social skills to gain and maintain advocacy for corporate air program.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of supervisory employees.

• No direct supervisory responsibility required but may include oversight/mentoring of new MA Gas Operations Managers and LFG technicians specific to GCCS operations and regulatory requirements.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience: 10 years of GCCS design and/or operations-related experience (in addition to education requirement). Experiencein area of engineering and/or construction specializing in GCCS design, construction, and/or operations. Proven technical project management skills. Immediate knowledge and aptitude for GCCS design, construction and system operations. Complete understanding of state and federal regulations, which impact GCCS design and operations.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

None required. Valid professional engineering registration desired. .

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

Previous experience in management and/or environmental management may be required. Also, CADD and MS Office familiarity, general computer acumen, and ability to learn to utilize other job-related technical software may be required.

V. Work Environment

• Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc) most of the work day;
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds part of the work day;
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc) rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements a portion of the work day or week;
• Normal setting for this job is an office setting and landfill and hazardous waste sites.

The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S is $132,900 - $202,515. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits
At Waste Management, 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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About Us

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America - where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.

About the Team

WM Leaders are a critical part of our People First culture. The proud, caring and resilient members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We commit to taking care of each other, our customers, our communities and the environment. We are Leaders in Sustainability & Environmental Solutions.

WM is more than just managing waste. We're industry leaders helping people and organizations achieve their sustainability goals, and We Are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.