Environmental Technician (Landfill Gas)

Waste Management Inc

Baton Rouge, LA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Blowers, Business Services, Control Systems, Data Collection, Data Entry, Data Management, Driver's License, Electricity, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Work, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Laws and Regulations, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Instrumentation, Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Mechanical Maintenance, Medical Waste, Natural Gas, On Call, Operations Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Physical Demands, Piping, Preventative Maintenance, Pumps, Recycling, Safety Process, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Stock Purchase Plans, Sustainability, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Vehicle Fleets, Waste Management, Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collection
LOCATION
Baton Rouge, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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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ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) 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. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: 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.

For Canada: 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.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.

About the Company

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Waste Management Inc

Waste Management is the largest environmental solutions provider in North America, serving more than 21 million municipal, commercial and industrial customers in the U.S. and Canada. We have invested in developing waste solutions for a changing world. Today, this includes not just disposal and recycling, but personal counseling to help customers achieve their green goals, including zero waste.

Waste Management is North America’s largest residential recycler and a renewable energy provider. We recover the naturally occurring gas inside landfills to generate electricity, called landfill-gas-to-energy. Waste Management’s fleet of natural gas trucks is the largest heavy-duty truck fleet of its kind in North America. With the largest network of recycling facilities, transfer stations and landfills in the industry, our entire business can adapt to meet the needs of every distinct customer segment.

As North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management services, our mission is to maximize resource value while minimizing impact in order to further both economic and environmental sustainability for all of our stakeholders.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K, Stock Options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1968
WEBSITE
https://careers.wm.com/us/en