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Environmental Technician (Landfill Gas)
WM —Zeeland, MI
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Trade school
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays

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Environmental Technician (Landfill Gas)
WM —Zeeland, MI
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license. Technical or trade school training in environmental science, mechanical systems, instrumentation, or a related field.

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Environmental Technician (Landfill Gas)

WM -
Zeeland, MI

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Employee stock purchase plan
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

I. Job Summary

This position reports to the Gas Operations Manager and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS). The GCCS consists of a series of extraction points known as wells, interconnected via piping. The collected gas is transported using gas conveyance equipment (such as a fan or blower). Landfill gas (LFG) collected by this extraction system from the landfill's wellfield is combusted within a flare. Proper operation of the GCCS is required to comply with various State and Federal environmental regulations.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Properly operate and maintain GCCS in a timely and cost-effective manner to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize performance.
GCCS operation and maintenance includes:
Calibrate, operate and maintain sensitive electronic data collection devices necessary to optimize LFG collection from the wellfield.
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 (troubleshoot and determine liquid levels within liquid containment structures and or LFG collection wells).
Perform wellfield valve/vacuum adjustments, data collection and maintenance; interpret data.
Use Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping materials and associated equipment to perform maintenance on piping materials.
Complete the WM Landfill Gas Technician I Training.
Develop basic understanding of environmental regulations related to GCCS operations and develop the ability to work within an environmentally regulated industry.
Follow job related health and safety requirements and procedures.
Available for on-call response to GCCS related malfunction event(s).

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

Valid and unrestricted driver’s license

B. Preferred Qualifications

Experience in environmental fieldwork, construction, electrical, mechanical, or other hands-on work environments
Working knowledge of gas collection systems, pumps, blowers, or flare systems
Technical or trade school training in environmental science, mechanical systems, instrumentation, or a related field
Experience working with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping and components
Experience using data logging systems
Mechanical aptitude or prior experience in mechanical maintenance, including troubleshooting systems with pumps, motors, or pneumatic equipment
Fundamental knowledge of computer data entry and interpretation
Ability to work independently in field environments with minimal supervision

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Field: This job operates in both inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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