Methane/Landfill Gas Generation System Technicians

Take shop classes while in school to learn how to work with machinery and equipment. A part-time job or internship with a methane/landfill gas generation company is a good way to gain exposure to the field while gaining valuable work experience. Ask your school's career services office for help with locating companies that are hiring interns and entry-level workers. Another way to find out about the types of companies that are involved in landfill gas collection services is through online research. Start with the career section of the National Waste & Recycling Association's Web site, https://jobs.wasterecycling.org/jobseekers. 

Membership to a professional association for landfill gas generation and collection professionals offers access to education, networking, and other resources. The Solid Waste Association of North America, for example, offers different levels of membership, including student membership and young professionals membership. Find information at https://swana.org/membership.