Junior Environmental Technician

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for an Environmental Technician (ET) to perform routine environmental support, assistance, and coordination. The ET performs routine inspection, maintenance, and environmental compliance duties, to include air, water and continuous emission monitoring in accordance with Local, County, State and Federal Regulations.

 

Responsibilities:

• Performs daily routine inspections with site SOP
• Understands site specific operating procedures, per various permits and regulations
• Respond to site events such as shutdowns, or various other upset conditions
• Testing, troubleshooting and repairs of electrical pumps/transducers and all other leachate collection system controls.
• Demonstrates competent electrical knowledge
• Proficient with hand, power, and pneumatic tooling
• Experience with various analyzers to include gas chromatography, H2S sampling equipment, SO2 monitors etc.
• Efficiently able to read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings, and operation manuals
• Onboarding and managing contractors on site, ensuring all safety briefs, permits and procedures are in place
• Troubleshoots gas collection control systems (GCCS)
• HDPE pipe welding and fusing experience
• Air compressor, blowers, VFD and electric motor maintenance, diagnostic and repairs
• Utilize LOTO program
• Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.

 

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working with landfill gas extraction and/or leachate systems
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with electrical components and associated equipment
• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing maintenance activities of various equipment

 

Computer Skills/Proficiencies:

• Microsoft Excel and Word
• VPN and remote access
• SCADA, OIT, VNC using workstation computer

 

Competencies:

• Initiative to work independently
• Delegating tasks and ensure follow through
• Foster and work within an environment of teamwork and cooperation
• Train and share expertise with others
• Maintain a positive attitude and keep emotions under control
• Contribute to a positive team spirit and enhance site morale
• Accept both positive and negative feedback from others and adjust performance based on such feedback
• Demonstrate respect and sensitivity for cultural/work style and learning style differences
• Treat people with respect
• Communicate change and progress in the organization in a favorable light
• Work ethically and with integrity
• Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicate clearly
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals

 

Physical Demand:

• Stand
• Sit
• Walk
• Handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl,
• Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 20 lb. portable units

 

PPE Required:

Work in areas under adverse conditions that may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, the following with average fatigue:

• Hardhat
• Approved safety boots (Company provided annually)
• Eye protection
• Approved hearing protection
• Gloves
• Gas monitor 4 channel (CH4, CO, H2S, O2)
• Class 2 High Visibility Clothing

 

Environmental Conditions:

• Moving mechanical parts
• Wet or humid conditions
• Airborne particles
• Potential exposure to dust and chemicals
• Varied temperatures and outdoor weather conditions
• Noise in work environment

 

What You'll Enjoy:

• Industry leading benefits
• Multiple and flexible medical plans
• Outstanding PTO program
• Floating Holidays
• Strong 401k program and company match
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• College loan reimbursement
• College scholarship program for dependents
• Parental Leave Program
• Inclusive culture
• Employee engagement events
• Employee resource groups

 

WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,300 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertical