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Job Summary\nThe Director, Wastewater Process Engineer leads the development and implementation of enterprise-wide initiatives focused on landfill liquids management and treatment, supporting the strategic objectives of the Engineering Science & Wastewater Treatment (ES&WT) Program. Reporting to the Sr. Director of ES&WT, this role is responsible for establishing, enhancing, and overseeing policies, procedures, systems, and best practices related to the management, treatment, and disposal of landfill-derived liquids across all company facilities.\nThis role monitors emerging regulatory requirements and industry developments, translating insights into strategic and operational plans that strengthen environmental compliance and business performance. This position provides technical leadership for complex projects across the organization, develops innovative treatment solutions, and collaborates with internal and external subject matter experts on technology research and development initiatives.\nWorking closely with Corporate and Area leadership, the Director drives the adoption of effective wastewater management practices, ensures alignment with environmental standards, and supports continuous improvement in landfill liquids treatment operations throughout the organization.\nII. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.\nPlans, directs, and coordinates activities of internal and external staff involved in directing research, procedures, best management practices, equipment, and techniques to provide environmental solutions to the corpora­tion’s management, treatment, and disposal of landfill liquids. More specifically:\n\nAssist with establishing policy, procedures, training and guidance on engineering and environmental compliance (in compliance with the environmental protection department) for the corporation and is responsible for implementing programs in connection with landfill liquids handling, treatment and disposal. More specifically:\nTreatment of contaminant laden semi-liquid, liquid, and gaseous waste from our facilities using biological, chemical and separation technologies such as centrifuges, presses, filters, and flotation devices related to leachate and landfill gas.\n\nProvides leadership and technical support in permitting, design and construction of leachate treatment facilities, as well as due diligence during acquisition for waste management assets.\nUses process engineering tools such as flow and mass balances to trouble shoot and develop action plans to improve performance of leachate treatment facilities to ensure compliance with discharge permits.\nDirects development initiatives leachate and groundwater treatment technology to improve operational efficiency and enhance environmentally sound solutions. \nServes as technical resource and interacts daily with program management to Corporate and Field Personnel in the following disciplines: Engineering Science, Wastewater Treatment Technology using Biological and Chemical Treatment and New Environmental Technologies, Bioremediation, and Environmental Compliance.\nBalances the financial goals of the enterprise with the external regulations and applied environmental solutions.\n\nDirects the development of internal policies, procedures and practices dealing with environmental management based on the best available scientific evidence and judgment.\n\nConducts independent research on the organization's environmental problems to establish a basis for program changes and improvement in liquids management and treatment.\n\nKeeps abreast of pending regulatory development through reference sources. Obtains insights on legislative agendas at both the Federal and State levels (focus is on the state level).\n\nConfers with local and state regulatory agencies to address and help resolve national/local environmental quality standards, industrial practices, and new developments in wastewater treatment.\n\nIII. Supervisory Responsibilities\nA high level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of managerial employees. This includes:\nDirect supervision of outside consultants and research scientists that are engaged in addressing new technologies, solutions to existing environmental challenges or new services offerings.\nIV. Qualifications\nThe requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. Must live and work in the US.\nA. Education and Experience\nRequired: Bachelor of Science Degree, including Engineering, Environmental Management, Biology, Chemistry or similar area of study.\nAt least 10 year’s of overall experience required with 7+ years of industrial wastewater treatment design and operations.\nPreferred: Master’s Degree of Science, in Engineering, Environmental Management, Biology, Chemistry or similar area of study, and 10+ years of industrial wastewater treatment design and operations experience. 3+ years of management responsibility preferred.\nB. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements\nCertifications and/or PE license preferred but not required.\nC. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required\nSpecific experience in the area of environmental engineering and environmental solutions specializing in the handling, treatment, and disposal of landfill liquids the resulting from operation of all our facilities.\nWastewater treatment process modeling of biological and physical/chemical unit operations and/or systems using flow and mass balance calculations\nCapable of utilizing Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI, and advanced statistical/data analysis software.\nAn enthusiastic, dedicated, self-disciplined and self-reliant person capable of being decisive with the best available scientific evidence and judgment.\nAn ability to clearly articulate (both verbally and written) in a professional manner to fellow employees as well as multi-disciplinary group of internal and external technical experts.\nCapable of multi-tasking on a wide range of activities in an ever-changing setting.\nRole model and enable development of competencies in others needed to implement WM’s strategy\nEstablish and support a safety culture in which all accidents are preventable\nV. Work Environment\nListed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.\nRequired to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc) most of the work day;\nRequired to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely;\nRequired to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc) rarely;\nRequired to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements occasionally;\nSetting for this job is a home office or field setting. \nNormal travel for this job is 25-30%, as needed based on projects.\nPay: The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $130,000 - $176,100. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.\nBenefits\nAt WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. 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