Gas Recovery Technician - South

Duties

• Conducts day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair of a landfill gas (LFG) collection system and LFG delivery pipeline
• Performs equipment inspections, collects samples of LFG wells and gas collection system, and makes adjustments to optimize well flow as necessary
• Collections oil, water, wastewater, gas, and air samples for analysis
• Performs minor electrical and mechanical repairs
• Adheres to company and project specific health and safety requirements; participates in monthly safety audits and inspections
• Maintains administrative records including logbook, filing system for drawings, instruction books and manuals, spare parts inventory, and records
• Supports, assists, and directs the work of contractors on-site
• Routinely operates a motor vehicle and/or off-road vehicle on undeveloped terrain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possesses a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions and recommend sound alternatives
• Ability to work overtime including call outs outside of normal business hours, weekends, and holidays
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous military experience
• A technical degree or certificate in an electrical or mechanical field is preferable, or equivalent work experience with electrical and mechanical systems
• Familiar with gas compression and/or gas transportation
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and instrument control systems including equipment such as motors, blowers, controls, and pumps

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Frequently sit, stand, or walk for a minimum of 8-hour shifts, including walking long distances, up and down stairs and on uneven ground
• Occasionally lift objects of up to 50 pounds in weight and carry objects of up to 50 pounds in weight
• Frequently climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Talk and hear in noisy environments; use hands and fingers; handle and feel; and able to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally operate over the road vehicles, mobile equipment and/or UTV
• Wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to, personal fall arrest equipment, flame resistant clothing, arc rated apparel, etc.
• Possess the following vision requirements: close, color, distance, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme heat and cold
• Occasionally be exposed to protected and unprotected heights, which requires the use of a personal fall arrest system (harness/lifeline)
• Be in a work environment where the noise level may occasionally be moderate to high, requiring use of hearing protection

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28.03 - $34.19.