Environmental Technician (Landfill Gas)

oilandgasjobsearch.com; Elgin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Elgin is seeking a skilled individual to manage landfill gas collection systems. The role involves maintaining systems to ensure regulatory compliance and optimizing performance. Ideal candidates will have mechanical aptitude and experience in environmental fieldwork. A valid driver's license is required. Competitive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401K Company match

Qualifications

• Valid and unrestricted driver's license required.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the landfill gas collection and control systems.
• Calibrate and maintain data collection devices.

Skills

Environmental fieldwork

Piping experience

Mechanical aptitude

Data entry interpretation

Education

Technical or trade school training in environmental science

Tools

Gas collection systems

Data logging systems

Job description

Overview

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 extraction points (wells) interconnected via piping. Collected gas is transported using gas conveyance equipment (such as a fan or blower) and is combusted within a flare. Proper operation of the GCCS is required to comply with various State and Federal environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Properly operate and maintain GCCS in a timely and cost-effective manner to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize performance.
• GCCS operation and maintenance includes:
• 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 (troubleshoot and determine liquid levels within liquid containment structures and/or 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 basic understanding of environmental regulations related to GCCS operations and develop the ability to work within an environmentally regulated industry.
• Follow job related health and safety requirements and procedures.
• Available for on-call response to GCCS related malfunction event(s).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Valid and unrestricted driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This job operates in both inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability, a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more. Employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Benefit details may vary by site.

About WM

WM is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. The company provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. WM delivers environmental solutions and sustainability progress through its subsidiaries, including renewable energy initiatives and gas recovery capabilities. Learn more at Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. Candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.