Environmental Scientist

APTIM • New York, NY

2d • $29 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

APTIM currently has an opening for a Landfill Gas Technician at
the Staten Island, NY location. Job candidate will support the Fresh Kills
Landfill Gas Production O&M project in the gathering of field samples for the
preparation of various reports and maintenance of equipment.

Project Background: The Fresh Kills Landfill, located in Staten Island, New
York, consists of four individual Landfill Sections. A Landfill Gas (LFG)
Production Facility is operated at the landfill, the purpose of which is to
collect and control LFG from the Fresh Kills Landfill. APTIM, as the prime
contractor, is responsible for continuous operation, maintenance and facility
management of the Landfill Gas (LFG) Production at the Fresh Kills Landfill 8
hours per day, 5 days per week.

Requirements

• Basic mechanical and electrical skills; use of hand tools is a must
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a pickup truck in varying conditions
• Ability to speak, write and listen professionally
• Physically fit to perform primarily outdoor work, on landfill (with final or interim cover), that could be uneven and overgrown, under various weather conditions
• Available to work from 7am to 3:30pm on weekdays, occasional after-hours and weekend callout service.
• Minimum high school diploma (or higher)
• Positive and pro-active attitude; willingness to perform a variety of scientific and physical work on all phases of the project.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two (2) years of LFG O&M experience
• Completed a SWANA LFG Basics or equivalent classroom training
• Completed 40-hour OSHA health and safety training and refresher courses.

Responsibilities

• Collection and interpretation/evaluation of scientific data
• Perform landfill gas well adjustments
• Monitoring and maintenance of LFG gas extraction wells, Condensate sumps, Pumps, blowers and flares equipment
• Perform vegetation clearance as necessary to gain access to LFG extraction wells
• Adhere to company Health and Safety standards, policies and procedures
• Conform to applicable technical standards

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: APTIM 401(k) Guide [https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/getattachment/427b25cf-c3d5-43c1-97af-a3c3f474a136/APTIM-Corp-401(k)-Guide.pdf] APTIM - Helpful Documents [https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees