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Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.
I. Job Summary
This position reports directly to the Area Director of Landfill Operations and indirectly to the Corporate Director Gas Operations. This position manages landfill gas collection and control system (GCCS) operations, capital budget planning and dispersal, regulatory compliance, and will provide oversight of and support to Area landfill gas field Technicians and Gas Operations Supervisor(s).
Proven engineering knowledge and aptitude for GCCS design, construction and system operations is required, along with an understanding of state and federal regulations, which impact GCCS design and operations. This position will implement company-wide training programs, directives, policies and procedures related to GCCS design, construction, operations, and maintenance within a defined geographic area of coverage (i.e., Area).
The Area of Coverage (Area) will be the State of Michigan and Northern Ohio
This position will interface with the operations of landfill gas (LFG) energy recovery projects to optimize their production while controlling GCCS operations, and optimizing WM GCCS capacity..
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of supervisory employees. This includes:
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited) Experience: Ten (10) years of relevant work experience in area of engineering and/or construction specializing in GCCS design, construction, and/or operations, and three years of GCCS experience related to energy recovery projects (in addition to education requirement). Up to four (4) years of experience may be substituted: Two (2) years of experience may be substituted with an Engineering degree (accredited) and two (2) years of experience may be substituted for professional engineering (PE) registration/licensure.B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Valid and unrestricted driver's licenseC. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (unless in Canadian provinces) 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 Ability to optimize the performance of GCCS Thorough familiarity with the operation of gas collection and combustion devices and the ability to troubleshoot this equipment remotely Advanced computer skills (i.e. email, web browser, Microsoft -Excel and Word). Excellent mechanical and technical skills/aptitudeV. 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.
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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