Gas Operations Supervisor

WM; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K Company Match

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Wisconsin seeks a Gas Operations Supervisor to oversee the operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection systems. The ideal candidate will manage a team of technicians, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide project management support. A High School Diploma and 5 years of relevant experience are required. Competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5 years of landfill gas field or related experience.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain landfill gas collection systems.
• Supervise and train Gas Technicians.
• Manage contractor activities for GCCS.

Skills

Gas collection system maintenance

Electronic data collection

Supervision and training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Summary

This position reports to the Area Gas Operations Manager (AGOM) and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS) including the supervision and direction of three Gas Technicians.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain GCCS in a timely and cost-sensitive manner to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize performance.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain sensitive electronic data collection devices necessary to optimize LFG collection from the wellfield.
• Collect and manage data entry from wellfield extraction and environmental monitoring locations; validate tuning strategy to ensure proper LFG collection and high collection efficiency.
• Implement preventative maintenance and develop ownership for all assigned GCCS.
• Install, operate, and maintain liquid management system pneumatic or electric-driven pumps (troubleshoot and determine liquid levels within LFG collection wells).
• Perform wellfield monitoring, tuning adjustments, data collection, and field maintenance.
• Hands‑on construction using materials such as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and/or High‑Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping materials and associated equipment to perform maintenance on piping or other components of the gas collection system.
• Troubleshoot GCCS and related systems.
• Train and mentor Gas Technicians on GCCS operations and maintenance activities; mentor and evaluate technician proficiency.
• Manage/supervise contractor activities.
• Provide project management support to the AGOM for GCCS design and construction.
• Participate in the development of LFG related capital and expense budgets.
• Be available for on‑call response (physically on site or by phone as required) to GCCS related malfunction events.
• Review and analyze GCCS operating data, prepare reports, and coach technicians on same.
• Implement and enforce all job‑related health and safety requirements and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• 5 years of landfill gas field or related experience (in addition to education requirements).
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting
• Carrying
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Handling
• Grasping
• Standing
• Walking
• Feeling
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. In addition, employees receive 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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