Landfill Site Engineer - GFL Environmental : Job Details

This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS). The GCCS consists of a series of extraction points known as wells, interconnected via piping. Proper operation of the GCCS is required to comply with various State and Federal environmental regulations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The individual must have the ability to work independently without direct supervision. An individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and vary by location.

* Properly operate and maintain GCCS in a timely and cost-effective manner to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize performance. GCCS operation and maintenance includes:

* Calibrate, operate and maintain sensitive electronic data collection devices necessary to optimize LFG collection from the wellfield.

* Collect and manage data entry from GFL extraction and environmental monitoring locations.

* Implement the GCCS preventative maintenance plan.

* Operate and maintain liquid management system pneumatic or electric driven pumps (troubleshoot and determine liquid levels within liquid containment structures and or LFG collection wells).

* Perform valve/vacuum adjustments, data collection and maintenance; interpret data Use Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping materials and associated equipment to perform maintenance on piping materials.

* Work with and around heavy construction equipment and excavations on landfills.

* Oversee and maintain clean, and organized equipment and supplies.

* Walk long distances, up and down steeply sloped landfills and outdoor terrain.

* Safely work in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions.

* Provide an aggressive and pro-active approach to GFL eeds.

* Qualifications and Requirements

* At least 5 years of construction working experience, with a minimum of two years supervising.

* Must have pipe experience, HDPE pipe fusion experience is helpful, but not mandatory.

* Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. on a non-consistent basis.

* Familiar with landfill gas construction techniques, surveying and blueprints.

* Familiar with general landfill gas and leachate collection system, construction techniques and components.

* Proficient in the use of the PC, specifically with the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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