Description

Summary:

Reporting to the Solid Waste Operations Manager, the Landfill Gas Technician assists in the overall maintenance requirements of a Landfill gas well collection system. The incumbent will maintain, monitor, adjust and repair a landfill gas well collection system.

Job Duties:

The successful candidate will:

Be an active participant in Aquatera’s Health and Safety program
Be responsible for repairing, maintaining, coordinating, planning, and overseeing the operations of the landfill gas collection system
Monitor sample points and record data electronically
Use Aquatera’s Asset Software as a part of routine operations
Repair and/or maintain gas collection components, pumps, and associated equipment as required
Conduct sampling as required for reporting purposes
Maintain daily logs of LFG system and other related work
Visually inspect and listen to equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment, or replacement
Perform regular field adjustments of wells to maximize LFG flow
Open and close valves as required for proper system operation and mechanical isolation
Diagnose cause of mechanical malfunctions or failures of operational equipment and repair accordingly
Have the ability to read and understand technical manuals and system piping and instrumentation diagrams
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance in accordance with technical manual procedures
Assist in maintaining proper site inventory volume to support landfill gas systems
Assist in defining, ordering and procuring all required parts
Assist in the coordination and scheduling of subcontractors and suppliers for gas well-field issues as required
Ensure compliance with provincial and federal and environmental approvals and regulations
Assist in the development of the required O & M preventative maintenance procedures related to the landfill gas system
Work overtime as necessary
Assist the Supervisor in training of Solid Waste Operators in basic landfill gas collection system operations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in Canada and

Have 3+ years’ experience in Landfill gas well collection system operations and maintenance; relevant and/or transferable experience and/or education may be considered
Have a high school diploma or GED
Have training in Landfill Gas (advanced training would be an asset)
Any trade related certification would be an asset
Have demonstrated skills – knowledge of maintenance tools and familiarity with repair material required
Possess a high level of environmental, health and safety mindset
Perform duties professionally and safely
Possess effective communication skills for the purpose of data relay, exchange, feedback, and clarification
Have strong organizational skills
Have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Have basic computer skills is an asset.
Have strong mechanical aptitude
Have the ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Will exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Decisions are made based on formal procedures, calculations, deductive reasoning, and consultation with managers and or supervisor
Have a valid Canadian Driver’s license, minimum class 5

Personal Attributes:

The successful candidate will: