Landfill Gas Manager (Oakdale, LA)

Landfill Gas Manager

Timberlane Landfill | Oakdale, Louisiana
Full-Time | On-Site
Salary: $90,000-$110,000 + Annual 10% Cash Bonus & 10% RSU Bonus

Waste Connections is seeking a Landfill Gas Manager to oversee landfill gas collection and leachate transmission systems while supporting landfill operations throughout Louisiana.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining field operations, system management, environmental compliance, troubleshooting, and team leadership.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Long-term and short-term disability and life insurance
• Opportunities for continued growth and advancement

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work independently and lead field personnel and contractors with minimal supervision.
• Manage, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the landfill gas collection and control system (GCCS), including extraction wells, piping, pumps, dewatering equipment, blower skids, and flares.
• Collaborate with RNG plant personnel to maximize landfill gas capture while maintaining gas quality and system operating requirements consistent with contractual obligations.
• Monitor and adjust gas extraction points to maintain regulatory compliance and optimize system performance using SCS eTools.
• Collect, review, and maintain landfill gas monitoring data and required regulatory records.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain landfill leachate collection and transmission systems, including pumps and force mains.
• Assist with the installation of gas wells, piping, pumps, and other GCCS infrastructure.
• Calibrate, maintain, and operate field monitoring and data collection equipment.
• Develop effective working relationships with landfill operations personnel, consultants, contractors, and RNG plant personnel.
• Assist the Regional Engineer and District Manager with planning and executing environmental, operational, and construction projects.
• Provide support to the gas collection system at White Oak Landfill in Monroe, Louisiana, as needed, including occasional overnight travel.
• Assist with environmental compliance activities, including inspections, audits, recordkeeping, reporting, and maintenance of environmental monitoring equipment.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is a self-directed, hands-on problem solver who takes pride in safe, reliable, and compliant operations.

Candidates should possess 3-5+ years of experience with:

• Landfill gas collection and control systems.
• Leachate collection and transmission systems.
• Environmental inspections, audits, assessments, compliance, and/or remediation.
• Troubleshooting mechanical and operational issues in the field.
• Working independently while effectively leading employees, contractors, and projects.

Additional Requirements:

• Possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Heavy and light equipment experience (preferred).
• Willingness to travel occasionally and relocate for potential future advancement opportunities.

Work Environment

• Approximately 80% field work, primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Must use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and perform all work in accordance with Waste Connections safety policies and procedures.
• Must be available for periodic on-call response related to landfill gas and leachate system operations.

Successful candidates will be comfortable leading a team while working in a combination of field and office environments focused on safety, operational excellence, environmental compliance, and accountability.

Connect With Your Future

This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys being in the field, solving problems, leading people, and taking ownership of critical environmental systems.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".Our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.