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GFL

Integrated solid waste collection and disposal

Regional Landfill Gas Program Manager

Full-Time
$100k - $120k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Peoria, IL, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A college degree or equivalent experience in landfill gas management.
  • Progressive experience in the design and installation of landfill gas control systems, diagnostics, and landfill construction and operation.
  • A general understanding of safe application and best practices for earthwork and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe welding in landfill gas infrastructure construction.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including advanced ability to create Excel spreadsheets and input and monitor information.
  • Knowledge of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state EPA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other related state and federal regulations.
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work with consultants, contractors, regulators, and internal staff.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Ability to prioritize work to meet due dates and deadlines and complete work meticulously, thoroughly, and on time.
  • Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions, including cold or hot weather and dust, and to work around strong odors, chemicals, refuse, machines, tools, and heavy equipment.
Responsibilities
  • Provide internal technical expertise related to development, operation, and maintenance of landfill gas infrastructure, including gas collection systems, landfill gas monitoring, gas control systems, and gas-to-energy systems.
  • Coordinate and oversee the South Region landfill gas management program, including its landfill gas database.
  • Plan and manage construction projects for landfill gas infrastructure.
  • Maintain and update internal best-practice standards for landfill gas infrastructure construction and ensure compliance with them as necessary.
  • Support landfill capital planning and ensure financial responsibility for landfill gas infrastructure and gas system operation and maintenance.
  • Support completion of permit applications and designs, including regulatory interface, site expansion, modification, or changes to operating plan applications related to landfill gas management.
  • Conduct technical engineering reviews focused on improving safety, design, constructability, quality, regulatory compliance, and monetary savings.
  • Coordinate monthly and other status reports, analyze data, and provide feedback as necessary.
  • Supervise, coach, and develop the post-collection management team on landfill gas subject matter.
  • Provide technical support and participate in discussions with applicable regulatory agencies.
  • Attend regulatory- and association-sponsored informational and policy meetings as required.
  • Participate in public relations and due diligence activities by communicating with the corporate office, regulatory agency representatives, third-party consultants, and investors.
  • Provide practical solutions to engineering and process issues that conform to applicable North American standards.
  • Maintain knowledge of and practice high standards and methods for landfill gas engineering and operations.
  • Drive technology advancements within the area of expertise.
  • Provide relief support for key roles in the post-collection team as required.
  • Oversee compliance and corrective actions related to odor control at post-collection facilities.
  • Complete special assignments and tasks as required by the Regional Landfill Manager.
  • Promote and manage the company’s vision for health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, behaviors, and performance.
  • Promote a safety-first culture that supports continuous HSE improvement and engages workers through company-wide programs.
  • Ensure appropriate resources are available to develop, document, implement, maintain, and comply with HSE systems and programs.
  • Ensure duty-of-care obligations are met and that workplace conduct is safe.
  • Determine risk-management compliance and internal controls needed to effectively manage and minimize strategic, operational, legal, and HSE risks.
  • Support training systems that help workers obtain the skills and experience needed to perform their roles safely and competently.
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures and ensure that employees within the area of control do likewise.

About the company

WCA Waste Corporation provides end-to-end non-hazardous solid waste management services. It covers the entire waste lifecycle, including collection, transfer, processing, and disposal, and offers containers for rent for commercial construction, demolition, and industrial jobs. Its operations span collection fleets, transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), and landfills, enabling customers to manage waste from pickup to final disposal in a single network. The company differentiates itself through vertical integration: owning and operating a coordinated network of assets across multiple states (Texas, Missouri, Florida, and surrounding regions) to handle diverse waste streams and provide comprehensive, single-source solutions. WCA’s goal is to deliver scalable, end-to-end waste management services and expand its geographic footprint, a strategy that continued under GFL Environmental Inc. after the 2020 acquisition to broaden presence in the Midwest and Southeast.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$85.5M

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • January 13, 2026 notes issue raised US$1 billion, extending liquidity.
  • July 30, 2026 guidance rose again to C$7.52 billion revenue and C$900 million FCF.
  • Secure adds 80-plus facilities, while U.S. and Canadian regulators approved most of the deal.

What critics are saying

  • GFL's leverage hit 4.0x by June 30, 2026, limiting error tolerance.
  • Hamilton seeks to shut Stoney Creek landfill for two years over odours and nuisance.
  • Canada Competition Bureau review of Secure remains open; a block would cripple Western expansion.

What makes GFL unique

  • Vertically integrated landfill, transfer, recycling, and liquid waste network creates density advantages.
  • Frontier Waste closed April 1, 2026, and Secure closed September 1, 2026.
  • OPAL Fuels RNG projects at Alabama and Georgia landfills monetize methane and fleet fuel.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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Jun 4th, 2026
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OPAL Fuels and GFL Environmental have begun construction on two renewable natural gas facilities at landfills in Georgia and Alabama. The projects will convert landfill methane into approximately 15 million gasoline gallon equivalents of RNG annually, enough to fuel roughly 800 Class 8 trucks. The expansion deepens GFL's partnership with OPAL Fuels in decarbonising transportation and building RNG infrastructure. However, the development doesn't substantially alter GFL's near-term investment narrative, which remains focused on integrating past acquisitions, managing high leverage and delivering on 2026 revenue guidance. GFL recently authorised share buybacks of up to 34.7 million shares and increased its dividend by 10%. Analysts project the company's revenue could reach CA$8.6 billion by 2029, implying 8.8% annual growth.

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May 1st, 2026
GFL to acquire Secure Waste for $6.4B, adding 80+ facilities across Western Canada

GFL Environmental has agreed to acquire Secure Waste Infrastructure for $6.4 billion, expanding its presence in Western Canada and North Dakota. The deal includes over 80 locations comprising 12 landfills, 55 waste treatment facilities, 12 recycling facilities, 98 injection wells and five transfer stations. Secure shareholders can choose $24.75 in cash, 0.4195 GFL subordinate voting shares, or a combination for each share held. Cash payments are capped at 20% of the total consideration, with GFL shares limited to 80%. GFL founder and CEO Patrick Dovigi said the acquisition will densify the company's Western Canada footprint and enhance its ability to offer comprehensive waste management services. The transaction requires shareholder approval and is expected to close in the second half of 2025.

Reuters
Apr 13th, 2026
GFL to buy Secure Waste in $4.63 billion deal to boost Western Canada presence

Canadian waste management firm GFL Environmental said on Monday it would ​buy peer Secure Waste Infrastructure in a deal worth about C$6.4 ‌billion ($4.63 billion), including debt, as it looks to deepen its presence in Western Canada.