Wellfield Technician

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Technical Hopewell, PA, US

5 days ago Requisition

General Level of Responsibility Exercises judgment and independent decision making which is limited to less complex issues commensurate with work experience. Takes direction from the Gas Operations Manager and Wellfield Supervisor.

The Environmental Operations Technician is responsible for the overall safe operation, maintenance and performance of a landfill gas well field.

• Responsible for the operation of the well field during the assigned shift in the most efficient and productive method to maintain compliance with the site-specific Title V Operating Permit, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and prescribed safety and environmental standards as well as compliance with applicable state, federal and local rules and regulations.
• Maintains daily logs and obtains readings in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Follows all plant and landfill safety policies and procedures. Uses required personal protective equipment at all times and performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. (safety shoes, safety vest, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, chemical protection and H2S monitoring equipment).
• Maintains a clean work space including the plant building, control room, rest room, break room and grounds.
• Writes routine reports and correspondence.
• Performs landfill tuning duties by recording and storing data as required.
• Adjusts/tunes well field as required to maximize gas quantity and quality.
• Maintains well field data base and associated logs to meet regulatory and corporate compliance requirements.
• Documents wellhead readings, coordinates, communicates and verifies corrective actions in order to maintain continuous compliance.
• Observes applicable safety and environmental regulations while performing assigned tasks.
• Assists supervisory staff with operational planning of construction projects and gas collection field expansions.
• Ensures project compliance with government rules, regulations, the site-specific Title V Permit and NSPS guidelines.
• Responds to call-outs in a timely manner and works overtime as required.
• Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of the facility all-terrain vehicle.
• Ensures that all analytical equipment calibrations and recordkeeping is current.
• Acquires knowledge of all gas collection equipment.
• Performs analytical tests and documents as required, example:
  Calibration of data collection and gas analysis instruments.
• Performs all aspects of Hazardous waste handling and management in accordance with training. Duties may range from filling of waste containers, proper labeling, movement of containers, completing appropriate paperwork, and signing of Hazardous waste shipping manifest or receiving hazardous products.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other functions may be assigned as business conditions change.

• Stands on feet in an upright position for continuous periods of time during the shift. (Standing)
• Raises or lowers objects (weighing up to 60 lbs.) from one level to another regularly during the shift. (Lifting)
• Bends forward by bending at the waist or by bending legs and spine regularly during the shift. (Stooping and Crouching)
• Exerts force up to 60 lbs. to move an object to or away from the employee regularly during the shift. (Pulling and/or Pushing)
• Carries objects in arms or on the shoulders regularly during the shift. (Carrying)
• Picks up objects with fingers regularly during the shift. (Grasping)
• Uses hands and arms to reach for objects regularly during the shift. (Reaching)
• Regularly required to talk, hear and communicate using hand signals.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth…