Gas Operations Supervisor

Role Overview

• 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).
• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• 5 years of landfill gas field or related experience (in addition to education requirements)
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• Driver License, Valid and in State Valid and unrestricted driver’s license
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Physical Science, Biology, or Chemistry (or related field).
• Electrical/Mechanical vocational or technical school graduate, or post‑high‑school technical training in mechanical systems, instrumentation, or environmental fieldwork.
• Working knowledge of gas collection systems and field equipment such as pumps, blowers, and flare systems.
• Hands‑on experience with PVC and/or HDPE piping, components, and associated maintenance activities.
• Experience with gas blower and/or flare maintenance.
• Experience using data logging systems and/or landfill gas instrumentation tools for monitoring and performance optimization.
• Industrial instrumentation experience (field troubleshooting, calibration, monitoring devices).
• Advanced understanding of environmental regulations related to GCCS operations and/or prior environmental monitoring experience.
• Background in environmental fieldwork within regulated operations (landfill, industrial, or similar).
• Basic project management and/or estimating experience supporting system improvements, construction, or maintenance planning.
• Hands‑on supervisory experience with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate teams, supported by strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict‑resolution skills.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company match on 401K
• Paid Vacation
• Holidays
• Personal Days