Director, Gas Operations

WM; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 139,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a seasoned professional to oversee landfill gas collection and control systems in Topeka. The role requires robust experience in GCCS design and operations, project management skills, and familiarity with regulatory environments. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement plans. Significant travel (50-75%) is required.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Qualifications

• 10 years of GCCS design and/or operations-related experience.
• Immediate knowledge and aptitude for GCCS design, construction and operations.
• Complete understanding of state and federal regulations impacting GCCS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standards for landfill gas management.
• Participate in operating and capital budget strategy for GCCS.
• Manage asset development, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
• Direct communication with stakeholders for project objectives.
• Support regulatory responses related to GCCS operations.

Skills

GCCS design

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Interpersonal skills

Technical software familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CADD

MS Office

Job description

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.

This role can be based in Houston or remote in other locations.

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.

• Travel 50-75%.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

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

• 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). Experience in 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 $139545 - 184905$. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran