Gas Operations Supervisor
WM · Lake Mills, IA · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
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.
- Collect and manage data entry from wellfield extraction and environmental monitoring locations.
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
- 5 years of landfill gas field or related experience (in addition to education requirements).
- Preferred: 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.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required, with residence within approximately one hour of the Central Landfill to support on-site operational needs and emergency response.
Physical Requirements
- Lifting
- Carrying
- Stooping
- Kneeling
- Crouching
- Reaching
- Handling
- Grasping
- Standing
- Walking
- Feeling
- Talking
- Hearing
- Repetitive Motions
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Company match on 401K