Landfill Gas Foreman bei Delaware Solid Waste Authority

DSWA is accepting applications to fill a Landfill Gas Foreman position. This position supervises landfill gas operations at our landfill located in both Felton and Georgetown, DE. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This is a full time position and includes a full benefit package including State of DE Pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other benefits. Current DSWA employees can view and or apply for this position via the Internal Job Board in ADP.

PURPOSE: This position is responsible for managing the daily operation of the landfill gas system at one or more landfills.

This is a safety sensitive position and requires drug testing as a condition of employment.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Manages and oversees all daily activities of the landfill gas operations and maintenance.
• Oversees and directs various personnel who may include laborers, skilled laborers, equipment operators, mechanics, wellfield technicians and temporary workers.
• Orders materials and supplies needed for subcontractors and landfill gas personnel for all landfill gas field projects.
• Maintain required data and prepare reports either directly or through direction of Engineering.
• Installs landfill gas headers and collection systems for the recovery of landfill gas and odor control.
• Conducts the welding and fusion of all new construction and repairs of old construction due to failure or relocation.
• Responsible for on call schedule.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• On-call for after hour operational emergencies.
• May oversee projects at DSWA facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of experience in a mechanical, industrial or electrical industry. Four (4) years of heavy equipment experience and two (2) years of supervisory experience. Must possess a valid driver�s license and First Aid and CPR certification. (Certification training provided by DSWA). Gold card sediment and storm water management certification preferred. Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with laborers, skilled laborers, heavy equipment operators, mechanics, and maintenance tasks and operations. Knowledge of safety procedures including safety training as required. Knowledge of basic mechanics and heavy equipment. Knowledge of basic office skills. Ability to work a variable schedule. Ability to be trained in storm water management and gold card holder for storm water erosion control. Skill in Flare System Maintenance and operation. Ability to operate motor vehicle and traverse rough terrain. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to work and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Physical Requirements: This position requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, talking or hearing. This position requires lifting up to 50 pounds. The position requires close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors. Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point). Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships). Position risks exposure to indoor environment, outdoor environment, noise, extreme temperatures, vibration, moisture and/or humidity, dust, fumes, gases, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, explosive hazards, and burn hazards. EOE