I.  Job Summary

Responsible for management and operation of the landfill gas processing/delivery facility and maintenance/operation of the gas collection and control system (GCCS).

 II.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Other minor duties may be assigned.

Responsible for ensuring safe working conditions and environmental compliance. Responsible for all housekeeping and landscaping duties to maintain WMRE standards of building and grounds appearance. This includes all janitorial duties to be completed by plant manager. Responsible for administering WMRE operations policies. Responsible for repairs and maintenance on all facility gas processing plant equipment. Any 3rd party repairs must be approved by WMRE Operations Manager in advance. Communicates timely with operations managers regarding plant/wellfield status in addition to weekly reporting of related issues. Notifies WMRE immediately of any adverse conditions affecting plant output Communicates regularly with Area Gas Operations Mgr (AGOM), Site Manager and site Gas Coordinator regarding scheduled plant maintenance, compliance or well-field issues. Must be available 24/7/365 for plant emergencies or have suitable backup. Responsible for all administrative duties including proper reporting of plant output and performance in a timely manner consistent with WMRE reporting guidelines. This includes P-Card reconciliation, PO Management, scheduling of maintenance, health and safety updates and hazardous waste inspections and documentation. Schedule and conduct plant tours as necessary to support good community relations Properly operate and maintain GCCS in a timely and cost effective manner to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize performance. GCCS operation and maintenance including: Enter/upload wellfield monitoring and other data into various computer systems Satisfactory completion of the WM Landfill Gas Technician I Certification Training. Develop basic understanding of environmental regulations related to GCCS operations. Develop basic understanding of job related health and safety issues and follow all health and safety related procedures. Preventative maintenance Wellfield monitoring and adjustment Liquid level measurement in landfill gas extraction wells Pneumatic and/or electric pump maintenance where required High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe fusion Blower / flare operations and maintenance Condensate management system maintenance Monitor landfill gas migration probes where required Surface Emissions Monitoring (SEM) where required Opacity (visible stack emissions) monitoring Develop basic understanding of landfill gas instrumentation and wellfield tuning activities.

 

III.  Supervisory Responsibilities

None

IV. Qualifications

 

A.  Education and Experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D required  - college degree preferred (Minimum AA degree) 5 years experience diagnosing and repairing compressor and refrigeration systems (preferred). Must be able to diagnose and repair DC circuits 12/24 volts. Basic knowledge of 120/240/480 3ph volt AC circuits. Understand concepts of 4160 volt circuits Must be familiar with basic principles of building maintenance. Landfill or landfill gas related experience or education Environmental monitoring experience or education Post high school higher education  Industrial instrumentation related experience Blower and/or flare maintenance experience

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

Must have valid driver’s license

Preferred:

Opacity or visible stack emissions monitoring certification High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe fusion certification

 

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

Must be able to lift a minimum of 100 lbs. Must be able to travel up to 25% with overnight stays. Basic competency in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel. 18 years of age or greater Basic knowledge of landfill related environmental regulations Good written and verbal communication skills

 

V.  Work Environment

 

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc) most of the work day; Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely; Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc) Most of the day. Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements Most of the day. Normal setting for this job is: shop/landfill environment. Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds on occasion. Required to wear personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hardhat, safety boots, safety vest, personal multi-gas monitor, etc).

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 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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