- To obtain a job as a methane/landfill gas collection system operator, it is usually required a bachelor’s degree. Most employers prefer to hire workers with a college degree in business administration or industrial engineering.
- Experience in some part of production operations is usually required also. Applicants with 2-5 years of work experience in production occupations, along with a college degree in industrial engineering, management or a related field, will enjoy the best job prospects. Some methane/landfill gas collection system operators earn certifications that show their competency in various quality and management systems.
- Although certification is not required for methane/landfill gas collection system operator jobs, it may improve job prospects. The Association for Operations Management offers a Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) credential. The American Society for Quality offers credentials in quality control. Both certifications require specific amounts of work experience before applying for the credential, so they are generally not earned before entering the occupation.
- Methane/landfill gas collection system operators with a proven history of excellent performance may advance to positions like vice president of manufacturing, or plant manager. (Methane/Landfill Gas Collection System Operators, 2004). (Methane and Landfill Gas Collection System Operator Careers, 2011). (Methane/Landfill Gas Collection System Operators, n.d.). (Speer, 2014).
- Experience in some part of production operations is usually required also. Applicants with 2-5 years of work experience in production occupations, along with a college degree in industrial engineering, management or a related field, will enjoy the best job prospects. Some methane/landfill gas collection system operators earn certifications that show their competency in various quality and management systems.
- Although certification is not required for methane/landfill gas collection system operator jobs, it may improve job prospects. The Association for Operations Management offers a Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) credential. The American Society for Quality offers credentials in quality control. Both certifications require specific amounts of work experience before applying for the credential, so they are generally not earned before entering the occupation.
- Methane/landfill gas collection system operators with a proven history of excellent performance may advance to positions like vice president of manufacturing, or plant manager. (Methane/Landfill Gas Collection System Operators, 2004). (Methane and Landfill Gas Collection System Operator Careers, 2011). (Methane/Landfill Gas Collection System Operators, n.d.). (Speer, 2014).
