Lead Landfill Gas Technician

GFL Environmental • Roseboro, NC

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About The Position

Safely operate, monitor, and perform maintenance on Landfill Gas Collection and Gas Treatment equipment to ensure its ability to operate safely & efficiently. At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE! 15 days of paid time off 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program Medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with an employer match Paid holidays Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services. Overview: GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Knowledge, experience and ability to repair and maintain tools, equipment and machinery required
• Previous experience in related mechanical, electrical or industrial field strongly desired
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to understand and effectively use repair and parts manuals written in English.
• Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job.
• Will be required to be on call nights and weekends.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment required.
• Frequently lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Work environment is usually loud.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose operational difficulties and notify Gas Plant Supervisor and/or vendor. May be required to make repairs to the Gas Collection System and Gas Treatment Equipment a. Monitoring the collection field for proper concentration levels b. Complete necessary repairs to the collection system c. PM and repair gas conditioning equipment (if needed)
• Assist Gas Plant Supervisor and/or vendors with trouble shooting and operation of the Power Generation Equipment (if needed) a. Operational knowledge of Generator Switchgear
• Complete reports, environmental agency records, order parts and perform other administrative duties as required. a. Gas collection field data b. Start-up, Shut down & Maintenance logs c. Daily Plant Operational condition logs d. Calibrate and log monitoring equipment (if needed)
• Assist in the review of mechanical write-ups on equipment and coordinate repair schedule.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations.
• Must be available for On-Call response to system emergencies
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Assist in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through the use of technical manuals and the attendance of technical training seminars and testing.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services

What This Job Offers

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