Job DescriptionAs an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Houston Based (4 days in Office/1 Day at home)
I. Job SummaryThis is an experienced engineer position that provides a high level of subject matter expertise and may work on a combination of engineering specialties covering more than one project. This position may work as an individual contributor or lead functional teams for assigned projects. Assists in building appropriately sized and structured engineering support team. Performs analyses to develop recommendations for operations projects and develops project related engineering standards and procedures. Generally supports WM Renewable Energy (WMRE), but may on occasion support other company projects.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
- Serves as lead Owners Engineer for all WMRE facilities responsible for providing design reviews of all projects in development or construction.
- Organizes engineering program and projects according to department and special project requirements.
- Manage assigned project engineering staff including recommendations on hiring, evaluating performance, assigning work, assisting in setting department accountabilities and objectives.
- When assigned as project lead, assigns project personnel to specific phases or aspects of project, such as technical plans and project testing.
- Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments scheduling and resolving engineering design and test problems.
- Develops and tests components, equipment, and systems applying principles and techniques of electrical, mechanical, chemical and/or industrial engineering.
- Functions as a working team member within the assigned group and/or project team.
- Provides technical direction to project team members.
- Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness and ensures quality control in adherence to policies and procedures.
- Ensures that department project goals are met within the stated guidelines and requirements
III. Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNo Supervision Responsibilities at this time
IV. QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, in Engineering or similar area of study, Required.
- Minimum 5 years previous experience required
Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree/Masters Preferred
Preferred Experience includes:
Experience working with technologies relating to landfill derived renewable natural gas processing equipment (Compression equipment, membrane technology, PSA/TSA technology) to support CO2 removal, nitrogen rejection, oxygen scavenging and methane optimization
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
PE Certification Preferred
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
25% travel
V. Work EnvironmentListed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Normal setting for this job is: Office Setting
BenefitsAt Waste Management, 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. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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About Us ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America's largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America - where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.
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