Methane/Landfill Gas Collection System Operators

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 63,470 - 172,150; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Methane/Landfill Gas Collection System Operator to direct operations and manage maintenance on landfill gas projects. Responsibilities include tracking waste volume, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, monitoring emissions, and maintaining budgets. The ideal candidate will proficiently use tools such as CMMS and SAP. This role presents an opportunity to contribute to environmental management while working in a critical sector, with competitive earnings averaging between $63,470 and $172,150 annually in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations, maintenance, or repair of landfill gas projects.
• Prepare and manage landfill gas collection system budgets.
• Read meters and gauges at specified intervals.

Skills

Diagnose or troubleshoot gas collection equipment

Track volume and weight of landfill waste

Inspect landfill for safety adherence

Manage landfill gas collection system budgets

Monitor gas collection systems emissions

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Distributed control system (DCS)

Landfill gas analysis software

Job description

Methane/Landfill Gas Collection System Operator

Direct daily operations, maintenance, or repair of landfill gas projects, including maintenance of daily logs, determination of service priorities, and compliance with reporting requirements.

Daily Responsibilities

• Diagnose or troubleshoot gas collection equipment and programmable logic controller (PLC) systems.
• Track volume and weight of landfill waste.
• Inspect landfill or conduct site audits to ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
• Prepare and manage landfill gas collection system budgets.
• Read meters, gauges, or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify gas collection systems operating conditions.
• Monitor gas collection systems emissions data, including biomethane or nitrous oxide levels.

Job Market Overview

In the United States, there were 170,600 jobs for this role in 2016, with an average of 11,600 new openings each year. Growth is limited, but opportunities remain in Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Salary Range

Methane/Landfill Gas Collection System Operators earn between $63,470 and $172,150 annually.

Highest Paying States

• Delaware
• New Hampshire
• Wyoming

Tools and Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Web browser software
• Email software
• SAP
• Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Distributed control system (DCS)
• Employee scheduling software
• WorkTech MAXIMO
• Landfill gas analysis software
• Landtec System Software LFG Pro