Landfill Gas Technician
- Chatham-Kent, ON, Canada
- Blenheim, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 2+ years of experience in data analysis
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Why Choose Us
We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.
As a Gas Technician with us the minimum responsibilities are:
What We Need From You
Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.
As a Gas Technician with us the minimum responsibilities are:
- Monitor, inspect, and maintain landfill gas collection field equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation.
- Perform daily operations including inspecting, cleaning, repairing, and maintaining gas collection wells, piping, and associated systems.
- Troubleshoot, restart, and repair equipment following unscheduled shutdowns or system trips (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and plumbing).
- Collect, record, analyze, and report operational performance data, including gas system metrics and leachate levels in gas collection wells.
- Conduct routine and non‑routine preventative maintenance to minimize equipment failures and unplanned downtime.
- Support leachate and condensate management activities, including liquid movement, pump operation, and assigned system repairs or projects.
- Operate forklifts, man lifts, and other mobile equipment as required, and perform seasonal tasks such as snow removal and deicing around field equipment.
- Perform data analysis from field equipment readings to draw conclusions and report on system performance.
- Complete work orders, maintain accurate documentation, order parts and supplies, and comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
What We Need From You
- Post-secondary studies in Environmental Engineering or related field
- A commitment to working safely and addressing potential hazards proactively.
- 2+ years of experience in data analysis
- An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be comfortable working on outdoor equipment in all weather conditions.
- Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and an openness to building new technical skills.
- Willing to join an on‑call rotation (about one week per month) and remain within 30 minutes of the site during on‑call weeks.
- Competitive wages: $63,000.00 annually with paid overtime and on-call premium
- Retirement plan with company match to help you save for your future.
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
- Perks including an Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for children, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Insurance coverage including Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability.
Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
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Responsibilities
Monitor, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair landfill gas collection wells, piping, equipment, and related systems, while supporting leachate and condensate management. Analyze and report system performance data, complete work orders and documentation, order supplies, and operate mobile equipment while following safety requirements.
Requirements
Post-secondary studies in Environmental Engineering or a related field and at least two years of data analysis experience are required. Candidates must work safely and independently or as part of a team, be comfortable outdoors in all weather, be eager to develop technical skills, and participate in an on-call rotation while remaining within 30 minutes of the site.
Skills
- Landfill Gas System Monitoring
- Equipment Inspection And Maintenance
- Troubleshooting And Repair
- Data Analysis
- Preventative Maintenance
- Pump Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Mobile Equipment Operation
- Work Order Documentation
- Parts And Supplies Ordering
- Safety Compliance
- Independent Work
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Retirement Plan With Company Match
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Scholarship Opportunities For Children
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Overtime
- On-Call Premium
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Trades
- Engineering
- Data & Analytics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Landfill Gas
- Gas Collection Wells
- Gas Collection Piping
- Field Equipment
- Leachate
- Condensate
- Gas System Metrics
- Equipment Monitoring
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Maintenance
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Electronic Systems
- Plumbing
- Troubleshooting
- Preventative Maintenance
- Data Analysis
- Operational Performance Reporting
- Pump Operation
- Liquid Movement
- Forklifts
- Man Lifts
- Mobile Equipment
- Work Orders
- Safety Regulations
- Environmental Engineering
- On-Call Rotation