About the Role
This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS) to comply with environmental regulations.
Responsibilities
- 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 to optimize LFG collection.
- 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 PVC or HDPE piping materials and associated equipment to perform maintenance on piping.
- Complete the WM Landfill Gas Technician I Training.
- Develop a basic understanding of environmental regulations related to GCCS operations.
- Develop the ability to work within an environmentally regulated industry.
- Follow job-related health and safety requirements and procedures.
- Be available for on-call response to GCCS related malfunction events.
Requirements
- Possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license.
- Must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative for potential air travel or federal property access.
Skills
- Environmental fieldwork
- Construction
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Hands-on work
- Gas collection systems
- Pumps
- Blowers
- Flare systems
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping and components
- Data logging systems
- Mechanical aptitude
- Mechanical maintenance
- Troubleshooting systems with pumps, motors, or pneumatic equipment
- Computer data entry and interpretation
- Ability to work independently in field environments with minimal supervision
Location
- Field
Work Type
- On-site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Technician I
Education Level
- Technical or trade school training in environmental science, mechanical systems, instrumentation, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $24.52 - $26 an hour
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Company match on 401K
- Paid Vacation
- Holidays
- Personal Days
About the Company
- WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions.
- 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, medical 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 pursue 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 a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America.
- WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America.
- Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- 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.
