Environmental Technician (Landfill Gas)

WM

DeKalb (IL)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

WM is seeking an Environmental Technician to manage landfill gas collection operations in DeKalb, IL. This entry-level role involves maintaining gas control systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and performing data management tasks. Ideal for individuals passionate about environmental solutions and safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS).
Calibrate, operate and maintain electronic data collection devices.
Implement preventative maintenance plans and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Data Entry

Problem Solving

Environmental Awareness

Job description

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I. Job Summary

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.

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The individual must have the ability to work independently without direct supervision. An individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and vary by location.

Job Description

I. Job Summary

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.

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The individual must have the ability to work independently without direct supervision. An individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and vary by location.

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 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or High-Density Polyethylene (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).

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Education and Experience

Education: Not required.

Experience: No prior work experience required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

Valid and unrestricted driver�s license

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

18 years of age or greater

V. Work Environment

Key points regarding the environmental demands and work environment are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, monitoring device use, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday

Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 60 pounds: on occasion

Required to work outdoors approximately 80% of each workday, work involves exposure to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements.

Required to walk over steep and rough terrain for considerable distances daily

Required to wear personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hardhat, safety boots, safety vest, personal multi-gas monitor, etc.) in accordance with company Health and Safety standards

Benefits

At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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About Us

ABOUT WM

WM ( WM.com ) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit 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 the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all 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. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.

About The Team

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