Senior Environmental Specialist - Chilliwack, Canada - City of Chilliwack

    City of Chilliwack
    City of Chilliwack Chilliwack, Canada

    1 month ago

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    Engineering, Solid Waste & Recycling, Environmental Services
    Description

    Senior Environmental Specialist - Landfill Systems Operator


    (Full Time)
    Engineering Department

    Overview
    Chilliwack is a rapidly growing and vibrant community of about 100,000, located 100 kilometers east of Vancouver. Situated in the beautiful Fraser Valley, Chilliwack offers an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Our municipality takes great pride in our focus on providing excellent service to our citizens and protecting our natural resources, and we are looking for a like-minded person to join our team. The City of Chilliwack is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the full-time position of Senior Environmental Specialist (Landfill Systems Operator).

    Are you the one we're looking for?
    Reporting to the Manager of Environmental Services, you will be working as part of a team responsible for the development and delivery of environmental programs. The role's primary responsibility will be overseeing the operation, maintenance and expansion of the landfill gas system at the Bailey Sanitary Landfill. You will also assist with other solid waste and landfill-related duties.

    You will be required to perform well balancing, monitor the performance of the landfill gas collection system and flare, troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise, supervise the work of consultants and contractors, prepare procurement documents and reports, and assist in budgeting and long-term planning.

    Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • Successful completion of a technician Diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution in a directly related field (eg. Power Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Gas Processing) or equivalent diploma and experience in operating landfill gas collection, flaring and/or utilization systems (mechanical/control systems) and working with explosive gases.
  • Eligible for registration with ASTTBC or equivalent professional organization.
  • Certification in the Solid Waste Association of North America's (SWANA) Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) and LFG Operation courses is an asset.
  • Good knowledge of regulations and engineering principles/practices relating to municipal solid waste and landfill gas.
  • Able to apply Project Management methodologies and tools to scope, procure and oversee projects.
  • Able to interpret engineering drawings and perform engineering computations.
  • Strong communication skills and able to prepare well-written technical reports.
  • Must be in possession of a valid B.C. Driver's Licence.
    We offer a competitive salary and benefits package for this unionized position, and a great work environment. The hourly rate of pay for this position is $50.32.

    If this job is a good fit for you, apply today at

    How to Apply:
    Job Title: Senior Environmental Specialist - Landfill Systems Operator (Full Time)
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    Closing Date: March 29, 2024 at 4:30pm

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