Environmental Technician (Landfill Gas)
About The Position
The Environmental Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS) to support regulatory compliance and optimize system performance. The system includes landfill gas extraction wells and interconnected piping, gas conveyance equipment such as fans or blowers, and a flare where collected gas is combusted. The position reports to the Gas Operations Manager. The role includes collecting and managing wellfield and environmental monitoring data, maintaining system equipment, implementing preventative maintenance, adjusting and interpreting wellfield operating data, and working with PVC or HDPE piping. The technician must follow applicable health and safety procedures and be available for on-call responses to GCCS malfunctions. The position operates in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety sensitive and may involve required drug and alcohol testing.
Requirements
- No experience required.
- Valid and unrestricted driver's license.
- Strictly comply with applicable safety rules and protocols.
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 prior experience in mechanical maintenance, including troubleshooting systems with pumps, motors, or pneumatic equipment.
- Fundamental knowledge of computer data entry and interpretation.
- Ability to work independently in field environments with minimal supervision.
- 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 in a timely and cost-effective manner 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 entry from wellfield extraction and environmental monitoring locations.
- Implement the GCCS preventative maintenance plan.
- Operate and maintain pneumatic or electric-driven liquid management pumps, troubleshoot them, and determine liquid levels in containment structures or LFG collection wells.
- Perform wellfield valve and vacuum adjustments, collect and maintain data, and interpret the data.
- 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 operations 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 malfunction events.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short-term disability.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Company matching on a 401(k).
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
- Competitive total compensation package; benefits may vary by site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
