Landfill Gas Operations Lead – GCCS & Field Data

WM; Lake Mills (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock Purchase Plan

401K match

Job summary

WM is seeking a supervisor for landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS) responsible for operation, maintenance, supervision of Gas Technician I & II, and contractor oversight. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, data-driven optimization, and hands-on field work.

Ideal candidates will have a 5-year GCCS or related field background, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lead teams while traveling as needed near the Central Landfill.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• 5 years of landfill gas field or related experience (in addition to education requirements).
• Driver license valid and in-state; unrestricted.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Physical Science, Biology, or Chemistry (or related field) preferred.
• Hands-on supervisory experience with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required, within ~1 hour of Central Landfill.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain GCCS to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize performance.
• Calibrate and maintain data collection devices for LFG optimization.
• Manage data from wellfield extractions and validate tuning strategy.
• Provide project management support for GCCS design and construction.
• Mentor Gas Technicians and supervise contractor activities.
• Be on-call for GCCS related malfunctions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

GCCS operations

Data collection & analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental/Physical/Com Chemistry (preferred)

Tools

GCCS equipment (pumps, blowers, flare)

PVC/HDPE piping

Instrumentation & data logging tools

Job description

WM is seeking a supervisor for landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS) responsible for operation, maintenance, supervision of Gas Technician I & II, and contractor oversight. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, data-driven optimization, and hands-on field work.

Ideal candidates will have a 5-year GCCS or related field background, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lead teams while traveling as needed near the Central Landfill.