Landfill Gas Technician

Waste Connections · Blenheim, Canada

About the role

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: 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. This position is mainly field work (80%) and requires our Gas Technician to work outdoors in all weather conditions to maintain and monitor field equipment. 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. What You’ll Get From Us: 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. We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for its positions but final hiring decisions are made with human oversight. 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. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.

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