Landfill Gas Technician

Waste Management - DeKalb, IL

Full-time

DeKalb, IL

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Landfill Gas Technician I is responsible for the operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS). This role ensures compliance with various State and Federal environmental regulations while optimizing the performance of the gas collection system. The technician will work independently, managing data collection and maintenance tasks related to landfill gas extraction and environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Properly 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 necessary to optimize LFG 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 liquid management system pneumatic or electric driven pumps, troubleshooting and determining liquid levels within containment structures and LFG collection wells.
• Perform wellfield valve/vacuum adjustments, data collection, and maintenance; interpret data.
• Use PVC or HDPE piping materials and associated equipment to perform maintenance on piping materials.
• Complete the WM Landfill Gas Technician I Training.
• Develop a basic understanding of environmental regulations related to GCCS operations.
• Follow job-related health and safety requirements and procedures.
• Be available for on-call response to GCCS related malfunction events.

Requirements

• Valid and unrestricted driver's license.
• Must be 18 years of age or greater.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Physical Science, Biology, or Chemistry or Electrical/Mechanical.
• Computer literacy skills are highly valued for this role.
• Prior experience in the Waste/Landfill industry, construction, and/or environmental field work experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• Company match on 401K.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.