Gas Operations Supervisor

Waste Management Inc

Springdale, AR

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Alternative Energy, Business Services, Capital Budgeting, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Coaching, Construction, Control Systems, Copying Machines, Corporate Policies, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Entry, Data Management, Driver's License, Electricity, Environmental Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Laws and Regulations, Government Regulations, Groundskeeping, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Maintain Compliance, Medical Waste, Mentoring, Natural Gas, Office Equipment, On Call, Operations Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Piping, Preventative Maintenance, Project/Program Management, Pumps, Recycling, Reporting Skills, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Stock Purchase Plans, Sustainability, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Vehicle Fleets, Waste Management, Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collection
LOCATION
Springdale, AR
POSTED
7 days ago

I. 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 Gas Technician I and Gas Technician II positions as well as contractors.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Properly 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.
  • On a routine basis, collect and manage data entry from wellfield extraction and environmental monitoring locations. Required to validate a tuning strategy to ensure proper LFG collection and high level of collection efficiency
  • Implement GCCS 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 and prepare reports, coach technicians on same. Implement and enforce all job-related health and safety requirements and procedures.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
  • 5 years of landfill gas field or related experience (in addition to education requirements)
  • Administrative Services\DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Valid and unrestricted driver's license Upon Hire and

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Frequently

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

Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America''s leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.

About the Company

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Waste Management Inc

Waste Management is the largest environmental solutions provider in North America, serving more than 21 million municipal, commercial and industrial customers in the U.S. and Canada. We have invested in developing waste solutions for a changing world. Today, this includes not just disposal and recycling, but personal counseling to help customers achieve their green goals, including zero waste.

Waste Management is North America’s largest residential recycler and a renewable energy provider. We recover the naturally occurring gas inside landfills to generate electricity, called landfill-gas-to-energy. Waste Management’s fleet of natural gas trucks is the largest heavy-duty truck fleet of its kind in North America. With the largest network of recycling facilities, transfer stations and landfills in the industry, our entire business can adapt to meet the needs of every distinct customer segment.

As North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management services, our mission is to maximize resource value while minimizing impact in order to further both economic and environmental sustainability for all of our stakeholders.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K, Stock Options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1968
WEBSITE
https://careers.wm.com/us/en