I. Job Summary
This position reports directly to the Area Director of Landfill Operations and indirectly 
to the Corporate Director Gas Operations. This position manages: landfill gas collection 
and control system (GCCS) operations, capital budget planning and dispersal, regulatory 
compliance, and will provide oversight of and support to Area landfill gas field 
Technicians and Gas Operations Supervisor(s).

Proven engineering knowledge and aptitude for GCCS design, construction and system 
operations is required, along with an understanding of state and federal regulations, 
which impact GCCS design and operations. This position will implement company-wide 
training programs, directives, policies and procedures related to GCCS design, 
construction, operations, and maintenance within a defined geographic area of coverage 
(i.e., Area).

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 
duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Manages landfill construction projects from overseeing the preparation of construction 
plans to final approval.  Tasks will include managing consultants, contractors and 
budgets, preparation of bid documents, bid letting, contract administration, coordinating 
contractors, construction quality assurance firms, and materials order and delivery. Plan, 
organize and manage capital projects for the GCCS design, construction, and operations 
within a defined geographic area of coverage.

Under senior management direction, work toward predetermined goals and objectives such as 
implementing standards relating to environmental protection regarding the control and 
management of landfill gas within a defined geographic area of coverage (i.e., Area 
level).
Participate in the planning and engineering design strategy and approval of the operating 
and capital budget for GCCS as well as procurement and distribution of landfill gas (LFG) 
conveyance equipment and materials.
Direct and manage internal and external (consultant or contractor) company resources. 
Manage asset development within the defined geographic area of coverage including: GCCS 
installation/modifications, compliance monitoring testing and reporting, program 
development, change, LFG program optimization, and site and personnel reviews.
Organize and execute routine communications with Area and Corporate management regarding 
both significant development projects as well as to ensure compliance and consistency with 
companywide GCCS and air quality programs.
Participate in communication with local, state, or national internal and external 
stakeholders to discuss program or project objectives that meet the company's objectives 
of optimizing GCCS operations, ensuring environmental protection or performance, and 
reducing compliance costs to the field.
Support: Air Program, Legal, Environmental Protection (EP) Managers in responding to and 
resolving any regulatory issues pertaining to LFG/GCCS operations.
Possess interpersonal skills, including ability to assure acceptance of company-wide 
standards, leadership, motivational, and social skills.
Engages, directs, and manages professional consulting firms that perform a variety of work 
tasks at solid waste facilities, such as preparing permit applications and construction 
plans, conducting site monitoring, preparing regulatory submittals, etc.  Will be 
responsible for final work product.   
Actively manages and tracks capital budgets for engineering and construction projects and 
reports to local management and corporate using Company procedures.  
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of 
supervisory employees. This includes: 

Direct supervision of some full-time employees, including landfill gas Technicians - 
Levels I & II, and Gas Operations Supervisor(s). 
Indirect supervision of some full-time employees and contractors.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to 
perform the job.
 

A. Education and Experience 

Education: bachelor's degree with an emphasis engineering.
Experience: Five (5) years of relevant work experience in area of engineering and/or 
construction specializing in GCCS design, construction, and/or operations (in addition to 
education requirement).
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

Valid and unrestricted driver's license
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (unless in Canadian provinces)
Proven technical project management skills.
Immediate knowledge and aptitude for GCCS design, construction and system operations.
Complete understanding of state and federal regulations, which impact GCCS design and 
operations.
Ability to optimize the performance of GCCS.
Thorough familiarity with the operation of landfill gas collection and combustion devices 
and the ability to troubleshoot this equipment remotely.
Advanced computer skills (i.e., email, web browser, Microsoft - Excel and Word)
Excellent mechanical and technical skills/aptitude
V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the 
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to 
perform the essential functions of the job.