Manager of Landfill GCCS Operations

Requisition ID: 73106

NextEra Energy Resources participates in pipeline infrastructure development, construction, management and operations through either wholly owned subsidiaries or joint ventures. We participate in 21 pipelines across 10 states to help provide access to domestic fuel sources, including clean-burning natural gas. Are you interested in being part of our best-in-class origination team? Join our team today.

Position Specific Description

Position Specific Description

This position is part of the growing RNG Team within NextEra Energy's Power Generation Division.

The Manager of Landfill Gas Collection and Control System (GCCS) Operations must have solid written and verbal communication, technical, and analytical skills. The Manager should possess extensive knowledge and experience with all aspects of landfill GCCS design, operations and management. The role requires at least seven (7) years of relevant experience at U.S. landfills subject to Federal NSPS requirements.

The Manager must demonstrate a strong aptitude in mechanical work, understands relevant regulatory requirements, is experienced in managing hourly teams of up to ten (10) individuals, and is capable of reading and implementing GCCS plans, equipment operating and maintenance manuals, and schematics.

Ideal candidate will need to be commercially minded, detailed oriented with strong analytical abilities and can approach projects with creativity and entrepreneurial thinking. The individual will interface with multiple organizations within and outside of division they support. The ability to build consensus and make quick, accurate and fact-based decisions are critical to success. Experience in a matrix environment is a strong plus, as is a high tolerance for uncertainty and flexibility to deal with unanticipated deliverables and tight deadlines

Position Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain close working relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Supervise daily efforts of GCCS technicians in wellfield construction, repair and maintenance activities, along with those of wellfield technicians performing regulatory monitoring and wellfield tuning efforts
• Planning, directing, and coordinating certain landfill gas collection system design, construction, and commissioning activities by contractors.
• Interact/supervise/manage vendors and/or sub-contractors needed to assist with operating, monitoring, and maintenance of the GCCS
• Have expertise in the use, maintenance and calibration of typical GCCS analytical equipment, including gas chromatographs and hand-held GEMs.
• Be familiar with the correct operation of rolling stock associated with construction and maintenance of a GCCS, including operating a backhoe, small excavator, articulated dump truck, or small bulldozer used for soil removal/placement, replacing sump pumps, using extrusion welding equipment, and the like
• Be capable of reviewing other landfills operations as part of development activities, and those considered for acquisition, as to past GCCS operations and maintenance practices, and recommending immediate as well as future changes to such practices to optimize gas recovery, gas quality and/or regulatory compliance.
• Proactively work with landfill partners to optimize and increase efficiency of their gas collection systems
• Leverage industry relationships to provide leads that result in growth for the Company
• Support the annual budget process and monthly reviews, as necessary
• Possess proficiency with MS Office Suite products, in particular Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Strictly follow and enforce Company safety policies and administer Company policies and procedures with direct reports, contractors and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or master's in business, Engineering, sciences, or arts
• Accreditation from a professional organization and/or continued education classes supporting GCCS design, operations and maintenance considered a strong plus
• Significant analytical skillset
• Able to solve complex problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to build relationships
• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
• Six Sigma Certification; Yellow Belt or higher (preferred)

Job Overview

Leaders in this role oversee a team at a generation facility. Individuals are accountable for all aspects of the management and performance of both the physical and human assets in their assigned facility.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in all aspects of operation and maintenance
• Manages the technical performance of the plant
• Develops and manages site budget
• Leads the safety of the facility and personnel
• Complies with all regulations and policies
• Oversees personnel development and succession planning
• Drives the continuous improvement of performance
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 7+ years
• Supervisor/Management Experience: 5+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Operations

Organization: NextEra Energy Pipeline Srvcs

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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