What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landfill Gas Technician position at Seneca Landfill?
Landfill Gas System Technician
Seneca Landfill, Inc. is seeking a Landfill Gas System Technician who is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the gas processing plant and landfill gas extraction systems, leachate collections systems and other related systems at Seneca Landfill. The position is accountable for the ongoing monitoring of such systems, ensuring that all work adheres to safety regulations, as well as federal and state requirements. The position will be located at Seneca Landfill, 421 Hartmann Road, Evans City, PA 16033. Work hours vary, but generally they follow the operating hours of the landfill. In addition, the technician is expected to be available 24/7 for emergency call outs. RESPONSIBILITIES: Safely and efficiently perform assigned responsibilities to include such duties as: • Conducts, or assists with, environmental sampling that may include air quality and gas migration. • Performs preventative maintenance and evaluation on components of the gas processing plant including the compressors, filters (Coalescent & Carbon), knock out pots, heat exchangers, etc. • Measures and records gas measurements from the landfill well field and at the landfill gas probes to ensure the ongoing compliance with applicable safety regulations, as well as federal and state requirements. • Troubleshoots and corrects landfill gas extraction systems when necessary; report more complicated issues to management to ensure timely correction. • Installs gas extraction well pumps and performs necessary maintenance on the well pumps. • Performs welding and installation of HDPE gas header and lateral piping to gas extraction wells. • Completes vertical gas well installation including the PVC pipe, gravel, bentonite, and soils. • Prepares and submits required reporting data relative to landfill gas extraction and other related systems. • Performs all responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring adherence to all safety regulations that govern job performance; ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements. • Performs othe job-related duties as required. EXPERIENCE, EDUCTATION, CERTIFICATION: Required: • Valid Driver’s License • High school diploma or G.E.D. • Minimum of 1 year of experience working at a site regulated by OSHA. • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with landfill gas extraction and/or leachate systems. Preferred: • Minimum of 2 years of experience working at sites regulated by OSHA. • Minimum of 2 years of experience working with landfill gas extraction and/or leachate systems. Job Requirements • Possession of a valid PA Driver’s License and ability to legally operate a motor vehicle. • Ability to work outside during all weather conditions all year round and lift at least 50 pounds. • Ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise. • Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules that are set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness. Special Requirements • Employee must adhere to all site safety rules and regulations. Employee will be asked to provide their own safety shoes
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
- Year round work
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
