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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Engineering Assistant IV - Landfill Gas Team Lead
Posted on December 13, 2024 by Employer details City of Vancouver
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Engineering Assistant IV - Landfill Gas Team LeadRequisition ID: 42770 OrganizationLocated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.Main Purpose and FunctionThe Landfill Gas Team Lead is responsible for maximizing landfill gas (LFG) collection at the Vancouver Landfill while ensuring the safety of all staff/public and minimizing the risk of landfill fire.The position is responsible for coordinating the health and safety aspects relating to the technical work, and providing technical advice on LFG capital/operating projects as well as the landfilling operation as it relates to the LFG systems. The LFG Team Lead provides the workgroup with technical advice, data analysis/interpretation and troubleshooting/determination of corrective action to optimize LFG systems with direction to engineering assistants or contractors as required. This position also develops and manages operating contracts and completes regular reporting internally as well as to various regulatory authorities.This position is based at the Vancouver Landfill in Delta, BC.As part of the Landfill?s Technical Team, this position will report directly to the Branch Manager (or designate) and will work closely with the Landfill?s Engineers and Operations teams. This position is in the LFG team consisting of four other technicians, one EAIII and three EAIIs.In addition to team members in TLEE (Transfer and Landfill Engineering and Environment), this role will work with other City Departments (Supply Chain Management, Equipment Services, Human Resources, Finance and Legal Services), Metro Vancouver, other municipalities, BC Ministry of Environment, and various other consultants, contractors, including the Landfill Services (on-site) Contractor, agencies and stakeholders. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Coordinates all health and safety aspects relating to the technical work with the Branch OH&S Superintendent and others as required Provides the workgroup with technical advice, data analysis and interpretation and troubleshooting/determination of corrective action to optimize LFG systems and minimize risk of landfill fire Manages the interactive, internet-based landfill gas data evaluation tool (LFGMS). Analyzes/interprets trends to identify and implement improvements to LFG wellfield. Identifies missing information and takes necessary steps to locate and add to database. Analyzes, summarizes and presents data regularly on status/progress, including written reports and technical presentations Is the subject matter expert for the technical aspects of all capital and operating projects relating to the LFG system to ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure, and successful and safe commissioning of works Attends the weekly Fill Plan meetings and advises the Operations team on technical matters relating to the LFG system to ensure filling activities don?t cause adverse impacts Assesses and identifies needs for consulting or services on operating projects; develops Requests for Proposal, evaluates and selects proponents and manages contracts/consultants? work and deliverables, e.g. surface emissions monitoring, greenhouse gas emissions verification, ambient air monitoring, well cleaning, etc. Directs contractors on field repairs or improvements Completes monthly collection efficiency reporting a- LocationVancouver, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$43.78HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #100194
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