Field Tech

What we are looking for

As a Field Technician II at SCS Engineers, under general supervision operate, monitors, and maintains landfill gas migration control/recovery systems; provide long‑term post closure care at closed landfill sites. Additionally, may operate, monitor, and maintain other environmental pollution control systems including VES (Vapor Extraction Systems) and GWP&T (Ground Water Pump and Treat). Perform work in a professional, productive and safe manner.

You will report to a senior‑level supervisor, such as a Project Superintendent or a Project Manager. We are looking for 2 Field Technicians to service the Salt Lake City, UT area.

• Field sampling of various test locations including wells, probes, headers, blowers, flares, pumps, etc.
• Data recording and analysis.
• Based on data review and consultation with supervisor, adjusts gas flow rates from wells, headers, and blowers (pumps).
• Operates and maintains various analytical equipment including calibration.
• Records and maintains daily field logs reporting data collected, field observations, actions taken, and recommended actions to be taken.
• Reports/consults with supervisor (and in some instances client) regarding field conditions and test results.
• Implements necessary routine and non‑routine repairs and maintenance required to keep systems operating and in compliance with various prescribed operating parameters and goals.
• Perform, supervise, and/or otherwise assist in required maintenance and repairs.
• Interact/supervise/manage vendors and/or sub‑contractors needed to assist with operating, monitoring, and maintenance of the control/recovery systems.
• Conduct on‑site Health and Safety meetings (tailgate meetings) and verify that Health and Safety standards are followed by on‑site staff and sub‑contractors.
• Walks the landfill with an air‑monitoring instrument to perform surface emission monitoring.
• Use of tools, ladders, portable saws, and generators to cut pipe to raise or repair gas well piping.
• Use grinders and extrusion welding equipment to repair or expand gas system or leachate piping.
• May be required to operate backhoe and/or forklifts to remove soil and lift piping and equipment to perform non‑routine repairs on gas system and leachate piping.
• Lift manhole covers and enter sumps or vaults to obtain well measurements or tune gas wells.
• Repair leachate or condensate pumps. Lift and lower repaired pumps into vaults or sumps.
• Complete site check list and inform supervisor of any changes or concerns.
• Participates in monthly tailgate Health and Safety meeting. Participates in monthly Health and Safety (SOP) training.
• Prepares daily logs for work performed on sites during workday.
• Actively participate in the SAFE process by making observations, review and assist in the development of the project health and safety plans including the associated Job Task Safety Analyses.
• Assists Laborers, Field Technician II, Senior Field Technicians, Equipment Operators, Foreman or other staff.

• 40 hour Health and Safety, 8 hour Management and Supervisor, OSHA 29 CFR , Confined Space Entry, and Trench Excavation Safety training.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Training in polyethylene pipe fusion for construction or, combustible gas sensor and/or ground flare O&M.
• Zero to three years in O&M of mechanical systems or pipeline construction.
• Experience or demonstrated high degree of aptitude in mechanical work; analytical problem solving and data analysis; interpretation of plans, specifications, schematics, manufacturer manuals, system operation and maintenance manuals; interpretation of applicable codes and regulations.
• Effective organizational as well as written and verbal communication skills. Meet physical requirements for driving (pick‑up truck), walking inspection of improved and unimproved property, lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), hand excavation/digging (using shovels/picks), carrying and climbing ladders, operating and working from manlifts, operating electric tools (drills, saws, etc.), using hand tools (screw drivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.)
  
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