Landfill Gas Technician

Landfill Gas Technician

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Salary: $80,000-$100,000 annually DOE
Bonus: 10% annual cash bonus

Company: Cold Canyon and Chicago Grade Landfills, Waste Connections companies.

Waste Connections is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Landfill Gas Technician to monitor and maintain landfill gas wells across multiple sites. This role is critical in ensuring proper gas extraction, preventing oxygen intrusion, and optimizing well performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in landfill gas systems, gas monitoring equipment, and valve balancing.

Who Are We?

WASTE CONNECTIONS, Inc. (NYSE: WCN) is not only the best waste services company in North America, it is also an amazing place to realize your potential, make decisions, have your voice heard, and partner with extremely hard working and passionate people! We seek servant leaders, mentors, top performers, and fun people. At Waste Connections, we value each individual’s unique background, experience, and passion to make us a great place to work.

Why you need to join us!
• CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed all-stars know what they do is important.
• INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.
• RESPECT: We show respect for our customers and fellow employees. Respect for ourselves grows through all the hard work and great service we provide to the communities we are privileged to serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Landfill Gas Well Balancing: Adjust valves on landfill gas wells to maintain optimal methane extraction rates while preventing excessive oxygen intrusion.
• Monitoring & Calibration: Utilize the LFG devices to measure gas flow and quality; ensure at least monthly monitoring in compliance with regulations.
• Monitoring & Calibration: Utilize Surface Emissions Monitors to assess surface emissions; ensure at least quarterly monitoring or other timelines in compliance with regulations.
• System Optimization: Adjust wells strategically to maintain site-wide gas flow efficiency, preventing disturbances in the overall well field balance.
• Inspection & Maintenance: Regularly check all gas lines and well connections for blockages, ensuring proper gas flow and system integrity.
• Site Coordination: Plan and coordinate well adjustments and maintenance with landfill crews, particularly when raising wells due to new waste deposits.
• Data Collection & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of gas readings, well modifications, and system performance; provide clear documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Technology & Equipment Management: Ensure LFG devices and other monitoring tools are calibrated and functioning properly.
• Inspection and maintenance of LFG transmission lines including LFG sumps ensuring pumps and liquid levels are properly maintained.
• Inspection and light maintenance of LFG control system which includes blowers,  flare, data recorders, flow meters, etc.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and regulatory requirements related to landfill gas operations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in landfill gas management, environmental monitoring, or a related technical field preferred.
• Familiarity with landfill gas monitoring systems (e.g., GEM machines) and gas well balancing techniques.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed adjustments to gas extraction systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in the field.
• Technical aptitude with equipment calibration and troubleshooting.
• Computer proficiency for documentation, reporting, and data analysis.
• Willingness to travel between landfill sites throughout the week.
• Valid driver’s license.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.