Wellfield Technician

airborne road, Dubuque IA

Description

Wellfield Technician - I: The purpose of this position is to assist in the operation and maintenance of a landfill gas collection and control system (GCCS) including all ancillary actions/activities as needed. Responsibilities and Duties: Most people do not have prior experience with Landfill gas collection, specific training will be provided. This is an entry level position. Necessary experience includes- fieldwork/ basic data collection and data entry/ being mechanically inclined Principal Responsibilities Include: Perform GCCS preventative maintenance (repairing hoses, wellheads, ports, and associated hardware to prevent oxygen from entering the gas system) Calibrate, operate and maintenance sensitive electronic data collection devices necessary to optimize LFG collection. o Maintain the condensate system to site sumps, including pump maintenance when required. Assist/Perform liquid level readings as needed/directed. Assist in Reporting/Recordkeeping: Keep records of equipment PM maintenance performed and communicate them to the Site Manager as required/requested. Collection and submittal of all reporting data required for compliance, operational tracking, and improvement. Availability o Remain on call 24/7 (when instructed) for off hour shutdowns and emergencies, as needed and directed by Site Manager. The employee in this position will be required to lift objects of up to 50 pounds in weight. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme cold and/or heat. Work Environment and Hazards: As with any job there are potential hazards to the job. Flammable gas, hazardous chemicals, electrical shock, arc flash and potential hazards associated with operating company vehicles and tools. All PPE should be worn and caution taken when operating the equipment. Company safety policies should be followed at all times. Any chemicals should only be used for their intended propose per the direction on the containers label. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and/or machinery. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Most work is within the vicinity of a municipal solid waste disposal facility. Employee will routinely operate a motor vehicle and/or ATV style off road vehicle on unimproved terrain. Employee will be required to respond to call-outs (plant upset conditions) during other than normal business hours and work unscheduled overtime and may occasionally be required to travel to other work locations. Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: