II, Gas Technician, Landfill at WM

Watford, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

GCCS Operation, Maintenance, Data Collection, Data Entry, Preventative Maintenance, Liquid Management System, Piping Installation, Blower Operation, Flare Operation, Condensate Management, Troubleshooting, Computer Skills, Mechanical Skills, Technical Aptitude, Safety Procedures, Piping Material Systems

Industry

Environmental Services

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 The individual must have the ability to work independently without direct supervision and perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned and vary by location. 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 LFG collection wells). Perform wellfield adjustments, data collection and maintenance; interpret data. Install and maintain Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping systems. Operate and maintain Blower / flare equipment. Perform condensate management system maintenance. Monitor landfill gas migration probes where required. Complete the WM Landfill Gas Technician I training. Assist Market Area GOM with coordinating contractor activities. Follow job related health and safety requirements and procedures. Available for on-call response to GCCS related malfunction event(s). Troubleshoot GCCS and related systems. Review GCCS operating data. III. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory duties. IV. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A. Education and Experience Education: None required. Experience: Three (3) years of GCCS operating experience or satisfactory completion of WM LFG Technician Level II required competencies. B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements Valid and unrestricted driver’s license. C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities 18 years of age or greater. Intermediate computer skills (i.e., email, web browser, Microsoft - Windows Excel and Word). Strong mechanical and technical skills/aptitude. Intermediate understanding of environmental regulations related to GCCS operations. Advanced understanding of landfill gas instrumentation and wellfield tuning and troubleshooting activities. Full understanding of job related health and safety issues. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (unless in Canadian provinces). Knowledge of the use of various piping material systems such as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe fusion. V. Work Environment Key points regarding the environmental demands and work environment are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, monitoring device use, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds: on occasion Required to work outdoors, work involves exposure to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements. Required to walk over steep and rough terrain for considerable distances daily Required to wear personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hardhat, safety boots, safety vest, personal multi-gas monitor, etc.) in accordance with company Health and Safety standards The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is 35$/h - 40$/h . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. This position is for an existing vacancy. Benefits At Waste Management, 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 RRSP, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply.” ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. 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 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 achieve 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 the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. 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. Wrench with the best! Our technicians are trained to provide superior maintenance on diesel equipment. We care about our technician’s safety and show it by demanding solid safety practices of all our technicians and managers. Pride, safety, training, growth, opportunity, great benefits, rewards – check us out, we may be the company for you!

Responsibilities

This role involves the operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS), ensuring proper function of wells, conveyance equipment, and flares to meet environmental regulations. Essential duties include performing preventative maintenance, adjusting wellfields, managing liquid levels, and troubleshooting GCCS and related equipment.