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.