Experienced Environmental Technician (Landfill Gas)

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Humble, TX

22h

About The Position

The Experienced Environmental Technician (Landfill Gas) reports to the Gas Operations Manager and operates and maintains landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS). The system includes landfill gas extraction wells, interconnected piping, gas conveyance equipment such as fans or blowers, and a flare where collected gas is combusted. Proper GCCS operation is necessary to comply with state and federal environmental regulations. The role operates in both indoor gas plant conditions and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety-sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. The successful candidate may be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with regulations and company policies. The position may require air travel for business or access to federal property; the successful candidate must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative. WM offers eligible employees a competitive total compensation package. Benefits may vary by site.

Requirements

At least 3 years of GCCS operating experience or satisfactory completion of WM LFG Technician Level II required competencies.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Strict compliance with safety rules and protocols.
Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if needed for business air travel or access to federal property.

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 from the wellfield.
Collect and manage data from wellfield extraction and environmental monitoring locations.
Implement the GCCS preventative maintenance plan.
Operate and maintain pneumatic or electric liquid-management pumps; troubleshoot and determine liquid levels in containment structures and LFG collection wells.
Perform wellfield adjustments, data collection, maintenance, and data interpretation.
Install and maintain PVC and HDPE piping systems.
Operate and maintain blower and flare equipment.
Perform condensate management system maintenance.
Monitor landfill gas migration probes where required.
Complete WM Landfill Gas Technician I training.
Assist the Market Area Gas Operations Manager with coordinating contractor activities.
Follow job-related health and safety requirements and procedures.
Be available for on-call response to GCCS-related malfunction events.
Troubleshoot GCCS and related systems.
Review GCCS operating data.