Landfill Gas Technician

Responsibilities

• Diagnose operational difficulties and notify Gas Plant Supervisor and/or vendor.
• Make repairs to the Gas Collection System and Gas Treatment Equipment as required.
• Monitor the collection field for proper concentration levels.
• Complete necessary repairs to the collection system.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair gas conditioning equipment.
• Assist Gas Plant Supervisor and/or vendors with troubleshooting and operation of the Power Generation Equipment.
• Operate Generator Switchgear.
• Complete reports, environmental agency records, order parts, and perform other administrative duties as required, including:
  • Gas collection field data
  • Start-up, Shut down & Maintenance logs
  • Daily Plant Operational condition logs
  • Calibrate and log monitoring equipment
• Assist in the review of mechanical write-ups on equipment and coordinate repair schedule.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations.
• Available for on-call response to system emergencies.
• Conform with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and company policies.
• Assist in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through technical manuals and training seminars.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Knowledge, experience, and ability to repair and maintain tools, equipment, and machinery required.
• Previous experience in a related mechanical, electrical, or industrial field strongly desired.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to understand and effectively use repair and parts manuals written in English.
• Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Must be available for on-call work nights and weekends.

Skills

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required.
• Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment; frequently lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Work environment is usually loud.
• Required to be on call nights and weekends.

Pay

$23–$30/hour (based on experience and qualifications).

Schedule

• 7:00 AM start time.
• 8–10 hour shifts, Monday through Friday.
• Overtime after 40 hours worked.
• Must be open to on-call work.

Benefits

• Hand tools provided.
• 15 days of paid time off.
• Referral bonus.
• Annual boot reimbursement.
• 401K after 6 months of employment.
• Health benefits after 60 days.