Landfill Gas Specialist

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51^stlargest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Landfill Gas Consultant to join our team based in Amman, Jordan.

This position will be responsible for the technical delivery of landfill projects involving landfill gas management and utilisation. The role will focus on the development of landfill gas generation and capture models, landfi ll gas utilisation feasibility studies, and the detailed design of landfill gas management and utilisation systems. In addition, candidates should be able to provide technical oversight of landfi ll gas construction/implementation projects, landfi ll closure designs and support delivery of other related waste containment / waste infrastructure projects.

We envisage success in this role to include:

• Undertaking landfill gas generation and capture modelling for utilisation feasibility assessments, using internationally recognized tools/models.
• Undertaking engineering designs and calculations for landfill gas capture and utilisation systems.
• Preparing construction drawings, specifi cations, and technical design reports.
• Undertaking landfill gas risk assessments for new or existing sites.
• Supervising construction and/or monitoring of landfill gas systems.
• Overseeing landfill gas site investigation studies and pumping trials.
• Coordinate with the landfill design team to integrate locally applicable and cost-effective gas management systems into new landfills or landfill closure projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance relating to landfill gas emissions.
• Provide professional advice to clients relating to landfill gas management.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 10+ years of experience in landfill gas management systems design and
modelling, partnered with a Bachelor’s degree or similar qualification in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or a related fi eld (Master’s preferred). A professional engineering registration / chartership would be advantageous.

Furthermore, you should demonstrate:

• Consultancy experience in landfill gas / biogas management, landfill design, and the waste management sector in general.
• A strong understanding of landfill gas generation processes, extraction and management systems, utilisation technologies, emissions controls, etc.
• Proficiency in using recognized landfill gas modelling tools.
• Excellent technical writing and communication ability
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team of engineers across various office locations
• Knowledge of key landfill design criteria and relevant international regulations