Landfill Gas Technician Job Watford Ontario Canada,Engineering

Location: Watford

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

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. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

Valid and unrestricted driver’s license

B. Preferred Qualifications

Gas technician experience preferred

IV. 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.

Field:
This job operates in both inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This position is 90% outside and 10% in office.

The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is 28 - 34$/h . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. This position is for an existing vacancy.

V. Benefits
At WM, 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 RRSP, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.


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