Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) · 3 months ago
Environmental Compliance Technician
Columbus, OH, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$25/hr - $27/hrSolid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) is committed to environmental quality assurance and compliance with regulations. The Environmental Compliance Technician will assist in operating various environmental systems and ensuring facility compliance with permits and regulations.
EducationGovernmentNon ProfitRecyclingWaste Management
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain the landfill gas collection system in order to meet regulatory requirements and achieve performance standards
Coordinate repairs and modifications necessary to maintain and operate the landfill gas and leachate collection systems in a cost-effective manner
Inspect, repair, and/or modify wells, wellheads, collection lines, condensate traps, migration probes, vaults, flares, leachate lines, pumps, and associated equipment as directed
Implement environmental policies and compliance procedures applicable to SWACO facilities related to all permits, programs, and plans
Calibrate and maintain meters and equipment as required, and schedule factory required calibration/maintenance as necessary
Monitor sample points such as gas collection wells and gas probes, and record data by hand and/or electronically
Conduct landfill field testing using portable instrumentation such as GEM 2000/5000, Elkins Envision, FID’s, LEL meters, and water level meters
Perform periodic maintenance checks on all SWACO’s explosive gas monitoring systems, including gas probes and methane monitors, and assists in the preparation of reports to regulatory authorities
Adjust landfill gas flow rates from wells, as necessary, to minimize gas emissions from the field and optimize flow to the high BTU facility
Maintain a gas collection field log in various electronic forms to manage the project and resources effectively including production and quality deliverables
Weld and fabricate High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipes
Troubleshoot and repair affected monitoring and pumping systems
Organize and store data
Monitor, sample and log surface water at all SWACO facilities
Conduct other environmental sampling and inspections for SWACO facilities, assure integrity of samples, and forward samples to testing laboratory
Perform Quality Assurance / Quality Control function on environmental laboratory data reports and statistical reports
Utilize GPS to check grades, references, and points of pipe installation; and
Recommend equipment and parts purchases
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Knowledge of air compressor systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical pumps, principles, troubleshooting and repair
Proficient in data management and reporting using Microsoft Word and Excel
Operate light, medium, and heavy equipment
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, electronic, or diagram form
Reason through problems and faults to arrive at safe and prompt resolution
Work competently and rationally under emergency and urgent situations
Maintain and repair sampling/monitoring and mechanical equipment
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions/ manuals, and procedure manuals
Read and comprehend simple instructions
Draft correspondence and memoranda
Add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide by 10's and 100's
Perform basic mathematical functions using units of United States currency and weigh measurement, volume, and distance
Must be reliable, dependable, and report to work on a consistent basis
Must have the ability to work independently as well as collaborate within a team
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers and management
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
Valid Ohio Driver's License
Preferred
Experience with landfill gas collection and environmental sampling or monitoring preferred
College classes in environmental studies preferred
Valid Ohio Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B and Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card preferred
Company
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO)
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) programs help to create strong and resilient communities by making neighborhoods safer, more sustainable places to live, work and raise a family.
Founded in 1989
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase