Experienced Environmental Technician

Overview

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This position reports to the Gas Operations Manager and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS). The GCCS consists of a series of extraction points known as wells, interconnected via piping. The collected gas is transported using gas conveyance equipment (such as a fan or blower). Landfill gas (LFG) collected by this extraction system from the landfill's wellfield is combusted within a flare. Proper operation of the GCCS is required to comply with various State and Federal environmental regulations.

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 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 pumps (troubleshoot and determine liquid levels within liquid containment structures and LFG collection wells).
• Perform wellfield adjustments, data collection and maintenance; interpret data.
• Install and maintain piping systems (PVC and HDPE).
• Operate and maintain blower / flare equipment.
• Perform condensate management system maintenance.
• Monitor landfill gas migration probes where required.
• Complete the WM Landfill Gas Technician I training.
• Assist Market Area GOM with coordinating contractor activities.
• Follow job-related health and safety requirements and procedures.
• Available for on-call response to GCCS related malfunction events.
• Troubleshoot GCCS and related systems.
• Review GCCS operating data.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

Qualifications

Education : None required.

Experience : Three (3) years of GCCS operating experience or satisfactory completion of WM LFG Technician Level II required competencies.

Valid and unrestricted driver's license.

18 years of age or greater.

Intermediate computer skills (email, web browser, Microsoft Windows Excel and Word).

Strong mechanical and technical skills / aptitude.

Intermediate understanding of environmental regulations related to GCCS operations.

Advanced understanding of landfill gas instrumentation and wellfield tuning and troubleshooting activities.

Full understanding of job related health and safety issues.

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (unless in Canadian provinces).

Knowledge of PVC / HDPE piping material systems.

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The role requires use of motor coordination for keyboarding and device operation, physical effort to handle objects, outdoor work with exposure to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, and walking over steep or rough terrain. PPE is required (safety glasses, hardhat, safety boots, safety vest, personal multi-gas monitor, etc.).

Compensation

The expected base pay range for this office / on-site position is $34 - $40 an hour. This range represents a good faith estimate and may be influenced by factors including experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

At Waste Management, eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. Benefits may include a Stock Purchase Plan, 401K with company match, Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Benefits may vary by site.

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