Environmental Technician (Landfill Gas)
About The Position
The Environmental Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS), which include extraction wells, interconnected piping, gas conveyance equipment such as fans or blowers, and a flare. The system collects landfill gas from the wellfield for combustion. Proper operation is required to meet state and federal environmental regulations. The role reports to the Gas Operations Manager and includes fieldwork in garage, shop, or gas plant settings and outdoors in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety-sensitive, and the successful candidate must comply with safety rules and protocols and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
Requirements
- No experience required.
- Valid and unrestricted driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in environmental fieldwork, construction, electrical, mechanical, or other hands-on work environments.
- Working knowledge of gas collection systems, pumps, blowers, or flare systems.
- Technical or trade school training in environmental science, mechanical systems, instrumentation, or a related field.
- Experience working with PVC or HDPE piping and components.
- Experience using data logging systems.
- Mechanical aptitude or experience in mechanical maintenance, including troubleshooting pumps, motors, or pneumatic equipment.
- Fundamental knowledge of computer data entry and interpretation.
- Ability to work independently in field environments with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain GCCS promptly and cost-effectively to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize performance.
- Calibrate, operate, and maintain sensitive electronic data collection devices used to optimize landfill gas collection.
- Collect and manage data from wellfield extraction and environmental monitoring locations.
- Implement the GCCS preventative maintenance plan.
- Operate and maintain pneumatic or electric-driven liquid management pumps; troubleshoot and determine liquid levels in containment structures and gas collection wells.
- Adjust wellfield valves and vacuum, collect and interpret data, and perform maintenance.
- Use PVC or HDPE piping materials and associated equipment to maintain piping.
- Complete WM Landfill Gas Technician I Training.
- Develop a basic understanding of environmental regulations related to GCCS operation and the ability to work in an environmentally regulated industry.
- Follow job-related health and safety requirements and procedures.
- Be available for on-call response to GCCS-related malfunctions.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Stock purchase plan
- Company matching on a 401(k)
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Personal days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
