Landfill Gas Plant Operator

Why Choose Us

We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture—a place where self‑directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Gas Plant Operator

• Operate and control the biomethane plant.
• Perform day‑to‑day plant operations including monitoring, inspecting, cleaning, repairing, and maintaining systems, equipment, and buildings.
• Collect, record, and analyze data regarding plant performance.
• Perform various routine and non‑routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and plumbing) and restart after unscheduled shutdowns or trips.
• Operate forklift and man lift when necessary to maintain equipment.
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect potential failures and eliminate unplanned downtime.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Close work orders and document work completed using the plant Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Order parts, supplies, and tools.
• Snow removal and de‑icing of the facility.
• Other job‑related duties as needed.

Monday to Friday, temporarily alternating bi‑weekly between day shift and evening shift. On‑call approximately one week per month.

• Safety‑first mindset and proactively identifying and resolving safety issues.
• Minimum of three (3) years of previous experience in facility operation and maintenance.
• Strong electrical aptitude.
• Collaborative and able to work well with others.
• Experience with SCADA systems.
• Self‑starter who can work independently.
• Experience with blowers, thermal oxidizers, adsorption vessels, gas‑fired engines, or gas compression equipment is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) is an asset.
• Must be able to pass all pre‑employment requirements.

• Competitive wages:
  Annual salary $87,730 (includes guaranteed overtime pay).
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision.
• Perks:
  Employee Assistance Program, scholarship opportunities for children, employee stock purchase plan.
• Insurance: life, short‑term/long‑term disability.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing;
Industries:
Environmental Services, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Construction.

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Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.