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Chrin Brothers Landfill
Landfill Gas Technician
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A Landfill Gas Technician ensures safety at landfills by controlling the level of methane gas to prevent combustion or explosions.
$73,550 / year median in Pennsylvania
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary The Landfill Gas Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of landfill gas collection and control systems at the facility ensuring safe and efficient landfill gas capture. The technician will work to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Conduct routine and non-routine landfill gas field monitoring and maintenance activities Wellfield Tuning - Adjust wellhead valves to balance vacuum and gas composition, ensuring optimal methane (CH₄) levels for energy use (an energy project will be going online) or flare Field Monitoring - Conduct routine and non-routine inspections, take gas readings (CH₄, CO₂, O₂, temperature), and monitor for leaks or abnormal conditions Operate and maintain landfill gas collection system Perform system adjustments and repairs as necessary to maximize gas collection Install, maintain, and calibrate gas monitoring equipment Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and emission standards Identify, troubleshoot, and correct landfill gas collection and control system issues Perform data collection and record keeping tasks related to the landfill gas system Adhere to all safety procedures and use of personal protective equipment Assist with environmental compliance reporting and documentation Cooperate with consultants and regulatory agencies during site inspections and audits III. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. IV. Qualifications Prior landfill gas technician experience and / or landfill operations experience.