Field Operation Specialist WEG Job Northern Kentucky USA,Engineering

Location: Northern

At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries.

We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the landfill site's infrastructure and services. The Field Operations Specialist is a hands-on technical role responsible for operations, maintenance and upgrading of the landfill’s primary infrastructure, including leachate collection and pumping, surface water ponds, landfill gas collection odour control, controls such as SCADA/PLC, and related systems.

You will work closely with internal teams, partners and third-party contractors to operate, monitor and maintain system performance, troubleshoot issues, interpret operational data, and implement practical solutions that improve reliability, compliance, and environmental performance, while also supporting waste operations, and execute continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

Oversee the operation, maintenance, and performance of site infrastructure and systems, including leachate collection and pumping systems, odour control systems, surface water management infrastructure, landfill gas collection systems, and related field equipment.
Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and support the maintenance of pumps, pumping systems, controls, and associated equipment to ensure reliable and efficient site operations.
Monitor and manage SCADA and PLC-based control systems, including reviewing system data, identifying alarms or operational issues, troubleshooting equipment and controls, and coordinating repairs or technical support as required.
Monitor leachate levels, pumping rates, and system performance; analyze pumping data to support regulatory compliance, odour control, and overall operational performance.
Work collaboratively with our landfill gas partners and contractors to support the operation and performance of the landfill gas collection system and wellfield from a landfill operations perspective. Review and understand gas quality and quantity data, identify operational or odour-related concerns, support troubleshooting and mitigation efforts, and coordinate with the contractor to implement wellfield or site operational adjustments as required.
Monitor and maintain surface water management systems, including drainage infrastructure, collection systems, pumps, ponds, and related field infrastructure, and identify and address potential operational or compliance issues.
Conduct hands-on field work, troubleshooting, inspections, measurements, and routine maintenance activities across the landfill and associated infrastructure.
Conduct and document regular site inspections in accordance with the Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA), applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.
Investigate, develop, and implement odour mitigation strategies, including operational improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and field-based mitigation measures.
Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to operational, environmental, equipment, and financial performance.
Assist in developing, tracking, and managing operational and capital budgets, including identifying project…