Wellfield Lead

Company: Interstate Waste Services
Location: Amsterdam
Posted on: May 27, 2025

Job Description:

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, Connecticut, with a state-of-the-art rail served landfill located in Ohio. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while keeping focus on employee, customer and environmental safety. What makes our company culture unique is we have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture. Responsible for the monitoring and maintenance activities of a landfill gas collection system as directed by the Director of Landfill Engineering. Responsible for overseeing collection system optimization and troubleshooting, while adhering to site specific standard operating procedures set forth by host landfill. Strives to achieve high standards of safety and environmental integrity while maintaining maximum collection of landfill gas. Assists and coordinates work with the landfill leachate team.

• Responsible for oversight of the wellfield leachate management system operations and maintenance including the extraction well pumping system, pipe welding, well head repairs, monitoring equipment, air pumps, electrical pumps, compressors, flares, etc.
• Accountable for 3 rd party contractor operation to make sure tuning and balancing is accurate to achieve NSPS so the company can maximize the current gas collection and control system.
• Interpret analytical reports to assess quality control and production compliance of the gas collection system. Provide recommended adjustments to improve the efficiency of the collection system when deemed necessary.
• Reports on key performance indicators, field activities, and production performance to landfill leadership.
• Partner with 3 rd party gas contractor during construction activities including system expansions and modifications as required.
• Provides leadership to technical teams and supports their development.
• Assist the landfill leachate team with operation and maintenance of the leachate. collection system and identifying field issues such as breakouts, pump/sump problems, etc.
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years in a landfill gas or construction environment.
  • Knowledge of wellfield gas collection system installation techniques and maintenance of wellfield systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance and reporting.
  • Ability to read and interpret CAD generated wellfield drawings.
  • Strong verbal, written, computer communication and organization skills.
  • Ability to interact positively and effectively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities.
  • Natural or landfill gas wellfield collection system construction experience. This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice. Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.USD $100,000.00/Yr.USD $140,000.00/Yr.

Keywords: Interstate Waste Services, East Lake , Wellfield Lead, Other , Amsterdam, Florida