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Edgeboro International
Field Technician - Landfill Gas
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What they do
A Chemical Technician works with specialized equipment in research labs and chemical processing facilities, under the direction of scientists, chemists and engineers. Prepares chemical solutions, analyzes compounds, tests products, monitors chemical processing, monitors product quality and packaging in production facilities.
$54,335 / year median in New Jersey
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Field Technician - Landfill Gas Minimum High School Diploma and 1 year of general working experience Ability to use Microsoft Office. Must be able to understand and follow regulatory requirements related to this line of work. Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing is required Must meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck), walking inspection of improved and unimproved property. Lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), hand excavation/digging (using shovels/picks), carrying, and climbing ladders, operating and working from man lifts, operating electric tools (drills, saws, etc.), using hand tools (screw drivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.) and providing services under varying weather conditions. A Field Technician operates, monitors, and maintains gas migration control/recovery systems which include gas well monitoring and adjustment, troubleshooting, and system repairs You must know how to properly operate, monitor, and maintain the gas collection system in a timely and cost-effective way to keep systems operating and in compliance with various prescribed operating parameters and goals, including:
- Routine wellfield balancing and maintenance.
- Routine blower / flare operations.
- Condensate management system operations and maintenance.
- Field sampling including wells, probes, headers, blowers, flares, pumps, etc. at multiple locations.
- Surface emissions monitoring as well as operation, calibration, and maintenance of various analytical and monitoring equipment.
- Perform maintenance activities such as greasing blowers, cleaning tanks, fusing pipe, and repairing pumps.
- Collect and evaluate/interpret scientific data; Communicate observations and technical data verbally and in writing with supervisor and clients.
- Perform work independently or as a team member in a professional manner, while adhering to the principles of Edgeboro International Inc. safety culture.
- Record and maintain daily field logs reporting data collected, field observations, actions taken, and recommended actions to be taken.
- Being able read maps and construction plans as well as understanding elevation drawings extremely helpful.