Landfill Gas Technician

Waste Management - Decatur, IL

Decatur, IL

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

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 landfills wellfield 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Follow job related health and safety requirements and procedures.
• Available for on-call response to GCCS related malfunction event(s).

Requirements

• Valid and unrestricted drivers license.
• 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 insurance.
• 401K with match.
• Discounted stock options.
• Dependent day care.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.
• Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.
• Stock Purchase Plan.