Senior Renewable Energy Technician

Our focus is the operation and maintenance of landfill gas systems that are installed to reduce the emissions of Methane impacting our environment and provide for a “Green” energy source for our client’s end-users.

Why Monitoring Control and Compliance

• We are a team that will train you and offer you a unique and challenging career in the Landfill Gas Industry with opportunity for growth and advancement in a growing company
• Comprehensive benefits offerings including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance Parental leave, PTO and Matching 401K.
• Company vehicle assignments for individuals in qualifying positions.

Core Functions

• Reports directly to Project Manager and Regional Manager.
• Be the primary communications with site management in order to set priorities for the team and project success. Acting as a Liaison between site management and project managers/supervisors Interface with site management, plant operators and project managers/supervisors.
• Supervise and manage multiple landfill gas collections systems and technicians.
• Perform all functions related to operations of landfill gas collection and control system including monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Train other technicians with functions and operations of landfill gas collection and control systems.
• Make sure projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Identify issues that require resolution; develop solution and provide that solution to project team.
• Understanding of state and federal regulations related to landfill gas collection systems.
• Track Compliance and identify compliance exceedances then coordinate follow up monitoring requirements within regulatory guidelines.
• As needed, perform routine on-site monitoring of system operations for compliance deadline and contractual requirements, as well as troubleshooting and diagnostics of system malfunctions.
• Document daily activities, coordinates, communicates and verifies corrective actions to maintain continuous compliance.
• Follows all company and project safety policies and procedures. Uses required personal protective equipment at all times and performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner (safety boots, safety vest, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, chemical protection and 4-gas monitoring equipment).
• Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of the company truck, all-terrain vehicle and all work areas.
• Due to the nature of the collection systems, response to after-hours call outs is possible.

Requirements

General Qualifications & Experience:

• 5 years Landfill Gas experience
• Management or supervisory experience
• High school diploma or equivalent is required, associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient use of Windows and Windows Office software to include Excel, Outlook and Adobe.
• Complete understanding of state and regulations governing landfill gas collection systems.
• Possess technical expertise in order to maintain a high level of operation of landfill gas and control system, including high level problem solving with minimal management input
• Maintains daily logs and obtains readings in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude, including the proficient and safe use of hand tools.
• Possess technical expertise to provide instruction and guidance to less experienced individuals.
• Patience to deal with unknown circumstances and resolution of any issues associated with the operation of a landfill gas collection and control system.
• Detailed follow up with client and supervisory personnel on critical items and issues associated with operation of a landfill gas collection and control system.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Positive Attitude – To help mentor others and provide guidance as necessary.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment, as well as random, drug screens, background check and motor vehicle records check.

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Previous landfill gas system operation experience or education is a plus for a field technician candidate.
• Prefer knowledge/environmental sampling techniques.
• Current OSHA 40 Hr. HAZWOPER.
• Landfill collection system construction and installation experience.
• Pipe fusion certificate.
• Knowledge of basic math, gas chemistry, piping and instrumentation drawings.
• Electrical, Chemical and Mechanical experience.
• Google Mapping
• Adobe Pro

Physical Requirements

• Able to think on your feet while pushing your physical limits.
• 100% outside work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to walk long distances on all terrain
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in rugged terrain.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• The use of personal protective equipment (safety boots, safety glasses, safety vest and personal gas monitoring equipment) is required for daily activities.
• Able to travel overnight up to 30%