Landfill Gas Wellfield Technician

Job Overview:

APTIM currently has an opening for a Landfill Gas Technician at the Staten Island, NY location. Job candidate will support the Fresh Kills Landfill Gas Production O&M project in the gathering of field samples for the preparation of various reports and maintenance of equipment.

Project Background: The Fresh Kills Landfill, located in Staten Island, New York, consists of four individual Landfill Sections. A Landfill Gas (LFG) Production Facility is operated at the landfill, the purpose of which is to collect and control LFG from the Fresh Kills Landfill. APTIM, as the prime contractor, is responsible for continuous operation, maintenance and facility management of the Landfill Gas (LFG) Production at the Fresh Kills Landfill 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Collection and interpretation/evaluation of scientific data
Perform landfill gas well adjustments
Monitoring and maintenance of LFG gas extraction wells, Condensate sumps, Pumps, blowers and flares equipment
Perform vegetation clearance as necessary to gain access to LFG extraction wells
Adhere to company Health and Safety standards, policies and procedures
Conform to applicable technical standards

Preferred Qualification:

Minimum of two (2) years of LFG O&M experience
Completed a SWANA LFG Basics or equivalent classroom training
Completed 40-hour OSHA health and safety training and refresher courses.

Basic Qualifications:

Basic mechanical and electrical skills; use of hand tools is a must
Valid driver's license and ability to drive a pickup truck in varying conditions
Ability to speak, write and listen professionally
Physically fit to perform primarily outdoor work, on landfill (with final or interim cover), that could be uneven and overgrown, under various weather conditions
Available to work from 7am to 3:30pm on weekdays, occasional after-hours and weekend callout service.
Minimum high school diploma (or higher)
Positive and pro-active attitude; willingness to perform a variety of scientific and physical work on all phases of the project.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Strength: Standing 50% Walking 20% Sitting 30% Lifting 35 lb. Carrying 35 lb. Pushing 0 ft-lb. Pulling 0 ft-lb. 2. Climbing O Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching Handling C Fingering C

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

Work that is worthy of your time and talent
Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
A voice in making our company better
Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $30- $35 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC, is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
Company paid and optional Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
APTIM 401(k) Guide
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