Area Landfill Director

GFL Environmental Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. seeks an Area Landfill Director (ALFD) to lead engineering, compliance and regional post-collection operations in the Houston area.

You will direct budgeting for $40M+ annual capital programs, oversee landfill gas and air permit programs, coordinate with senior management, regulators and acquisitions, and drive safety and ESG initiatives across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in environmental management.
• Proven leadership and regulatory compliance expertise.
• Experience with permitting, reporting and cross-functional teams.
• Travel may be required as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering and compliance for post-collection facilities.
• Manage capital budgets and multi-site projects ($40M–$100M+).
• Coordinate with regulators, operations, and executive leadership.
• Lead safety, ESG initiatives and environmental due diligence.
• Support training and development for regional staff.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Strong communication

Environmental regulations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science related field

Job description

The Area Landfill Director (ALFD) serves as the most senior post collections support personnel in the field. In this capacity they oversee Engineering/Compliance/Technical support for the Region/Area assigned. They work directly with Area Management, field operations and Region Environmental Compliance Managers to assure that post collections operations are being operated in compliance with permits, rules, regulations, and corporate policy. They work with VP Post Collections and VP EH&S to establish corporate policy regarding post collections operations. They also coordinate and serve as Sr. Field Post Collections personnel in communications with all federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. ALFD manages Region Landfill Gas Managers to assure landfills are operating in compliance with all air regulations and that capital projects are budgeted and administered to assure compliance. Further, ALFD works with VP GFL Renewables to coordinate development of Renewable Natural Gas projects at assigned landfills as appropriate. ALFD coordinates and manages the Capital Budget process for all post collection operations within the assigned area. These budgets range from $40 million to over $100 million annually. Further the ALFD is responsible for coordination/managing/implementing the capital projects at post collections operations within the assigned area. In this capacity the ALFD will coordinate/manage multi-faceted projects such as landfill cell construction, landfill capping, leachate pre-treatment projects, landfill gas collection systems, landfill gas to energy projects, landfill closure, etc. ALFD will coordinate with facility operations and Sr. Director of Fleet in the process of budgeting and procuring essential Heavy Equipment needed to continue post collections operations. Beyond technical and engineering aspects, the ALFD will actively participate in multiple functions of business including but not limited to project planning and budgeting, accounting, contract negotiation, legal and regulatory interaction, general operations, and maintenance and environmental due diligence for proposed acquisitions.**Key Responsibilities:** • General Environmental Responsibility: Manages and oversees all aspects of engineering, related tasks for post collections facilities by coordinating and supporting all permitting, project planning, reporting and recordkeeping functions for the operations including but not limited to: a. Leachate Programs: work with operations to assure adequate leachate disposal outlets are maintained. Work with VP Post Collections to support development of leachate pre-treatment projects to assure leachate disposal doesn’t limit operations. b. Air programs: air permitting, odor, methane compliance programs, landfill gas collection expansion projects. Supervise/Manage Region Gas Managers in this program area. c. Waste programs: work with operations on special waste issues, non-conforming waste issues and any required reporting; working with commercial team as needed on matters related to local waste issues. Serve as “problematic waste” approver for Area. d. ESG programs: work with VP Post Collections and VP Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability to provide information and implement programs to promote Environmental Stewardship goals of GFL. e. Permitting project management: coordination of efforts between operations, third party consultants/engineers and regulatory agencies for new permits, renewals of permits, site expansions and any required modifications as required by regulations and permit conditions; permitting may include and require attendance and participation in regulatory meetings, public hearings and community engagement; work through closure/post closure activities as needed with operations, legal, risk management and third party consultants; f. Noncompliance events: management of any notices of violation, follow up reporting, communication to leadership; mitigate ongoing risk; manage follow up corrective action planning. • Regulatory Policy Updates: working with Region Compliance Manager, third party consultants, trade associations and government agencies to maintain up to date information on regulatory, guidance or policy changes which may impact operations and communicate to GFL. May require attendance in meetings, writing of position statements or submission of comments to regulatory changes. Provide technical support and expertise in such discussions. • Financial Responsibility a. Coordinate/Manage outside consultants to produce Whole of Life Engineering Rate Packages annually for those sites in their area. These models are utilized by internal accounting for landfill accounting. b. Coordinate with Sr. Director of Fleet to assure post collections fleet is being properly procured, maintained, and operated safely. c. Work with Mergers and Acquisitions team to evaluate and perform environmental due diligence on post collections opportunities. This involves identifying financial and environmental risks of potential acquisition candidates. • Continuous Improvement: expected to be active in trade associations, research agencies, and actively engage consultants/vendors to drive technology advancements in the industry through ongoing education on regulatory changes, new technological advancements, and improvement of operating methods. Drive operational improvements and efficiencies by providing expertise of best management practices and shared ideas. • Training and Support: provide technical information and training to operations; provide relief support for key roles as needed, complete special projects/assignments as required by leadership; provide expertise on key projects and committees as needed. • Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Responsibilities: a. Promote and manage company’s vision with respect to ESH standards, behaviors, and performance. b. Promote safety culture and duty of care, safety always. c. Ensure appropriate resources are made available to develop, document, implement, maintain, and comply with EHS & Compliance systems and programs. Surface all issues. d. Identify compliance risks and strategically utilize internal controls necessary to ensure operational, legal, and EHS & Compliance risks are effectively managed and minimized; report any and all issues to leadership. e. Support training systems to assist workers in obtaining the appropriate skills and experience to perform their roles safely and competently. f. Always adhere to the company’s policies and procedures and ensure those within your area of control do likewise. g. Always operate with integrity and ethically. **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:** • Knowledge of state and federal environmental rules and policies including but not limited to RCRA, CERCLA, NPDES, NEPA, Title V, NSPS, TSCA and state solid waste programs. • Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. • Demonstrate ability to supervise multiple internal staff in a professional manner. • Demonstrate ability to pay attention to detail and maintain a high level of accuracy. • Self-motivated with the ability to work with consultants, contractors, regulators, and internal staff. • Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications. • Advance skills and abilities to create Excel spreadsheets and input and monitor information. • Ability to manage multiple multi-faceted construction projects with ability to identify potential project pitfalls before the occur and mitigate those risks to project budget and schedule • Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize to meet due dates and deadlines. • Strong independent time management skills and ability to effectively manage multiple projects. **Requirements:** • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science related field. • 10+ years of progressive experience in the field of environmental management, landfill operations and/or engineering. Physical/Mental Demands: • Utilization of standard office equipment. • Lifting 50lbs +/-. • Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions including cold / hot weather. • May be exposed to strong odors, dusty conditions, chemicals, and refuse. • May be exposed to other risks associated with working around waste, machines, tools, and heavy equipment. • Travel will be required.