Renewable Energy Technician (Landfill Gas)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Monitoring, Control and Compliance, Inc. (MCC) is a privately owned small business providing services to the solid waste industry. Founded by a former landfill gas technician in 2005 with two employees; and has since grown to approximately 65 employees utilizing a controlled growth strategy.

Our focus is the operation and maintenance of landfill gas systems that are installed to reduce the emissions of Methane impacting our environment and provide for a “Green” energy source for our client’s end-users.

Why Monitoring Control and Compliance

• We are a team that will train you and offer you a unique and challenging career in the Landfill Gas Industry with opportunity for growth and advancement in a growing company
• Comprehensive benefits offerings including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance Parental leave, PTO and Matching 401K. Company vehicle assignments for individuals in qualifying positions

Core Functions

• As a field technician with MCC you will provide operations and maintenance services for landfill gas collection systems, in order that they maintain maximum efficiency and compliant operation.
• Routine on-site monitoring of system operations for compliance deadline and contractual requirements, as well as troubleshooting and diagnostics of system malfunctions.
• Daily work for a field technician will be independent in nature and require communication with supervisors and clients to ensure project success.
• Document daily activities, coordinates, communicates and verifies corrective actions in order to maintain continuous compliance.
• Follows all company and project safety policies and procedures. Uses required personal protective equipment at all times and performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. (safety boots, safety vest, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, chemical protection and H2S monitoring equipment).
• Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of the company truck, all-terrain vehicle and all work areas.
• Due to the nature of the collection systems, response to after-hours call outs is possible.

General Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required, associate’s degree preferred
• Proficient use of Windows and Windows Office software to include Excel, Outlook and Adobe.
• Maintains daily logs and obtains readings in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude, including the proficient and safe use of hand tools.
• Detail oriented
• Ability to operate all-terrain vehicles in varying conditions.
• Ability to speak and write professionally.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Organized self-starter with initiative
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment, as well as random, drug screens, background check and motor vehicle records check.

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Previous landfill gas system operation experience or education is a plus for a field technician candidate.
• Prefer knowledge/environmental sampling techniques.
• Current OSHA 40 Hr. HAZWOPER.
• pipe fusion certificate
• Knowledge of basic math, gas chemistry, piping and instrumentation drawings.
• Electrical, Chemical and Mechanical experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to think on your feet while pushing your physical limits.
• 100% outside work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to walk long distances on all terrain
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in rugged terrain.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• The use of personal protective equipment (safety boots, safety glasses, safety vest and personal gas monitoring equipment) is required for daily activities.
• Able to travel overnight up to 30%