Assistant lead engineer

3 days ago

Vancouver, Canada City of Vancouver Full time
h3>Engineering Assistant IV - Landfill Gas Team Lead
Requisition ID: 42770

Organization
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. 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.

Main Purpose and Function
The 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.

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. br/>
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). 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 and associated metrics.
  • Develops and/or enhances program resources for staff, including for example, technical manuals, guidelines, and safe work/operating procedures.
  • Complies with all aspects of the project management framework, including use of templates where applicable.
  • Follows quality management procedures and standards with particular focus on field reporting.
  • Reviews and writes technical reports and completes regulatory reporting, e.g. greenhouse gas emissions, NPRI, within required timeframes.
  • Monitors current industry developments and implements continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:
  • Advanced technical courses with considerable practical experience in related work or a university graduation in Civil Engineering or an equivalent combination of training and experience required.
  • A Diploma in Environmental Protection Technology or Environmental Engineering Technology would be considered an asset.
  • Certification in the Solid Waste Association of North America's (SWANA) Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) and LFG Operations courses an asset.
  • Experience in directing the work of engineering assistants.
  • Experience in managing the work of consultants, contractors and trades.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of the design, construction, operation and maintenance of municipal solid waste landfills.
  • Knowledge of operations of landfill gas collection and utilization systems (mechanical/control systems) and health and safety aspects, including working with explosive gases.
  • Knowledge of Greenhouse Gas Regulations and reporting for the Solid Waste Industry.
  • Knowledge of occupational health and safety programs, policies and regulations relating to LFG.
  • Sound knowledge of engineering design principles and methods and departmental procedures relating to various engineering projects.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply Project Management methodologies and tools to projects for successful completion.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of APEGBC’s Organizational Quality Management processes or other quality management frameworks.
  • Knowledge of corporate policies, procedures, programs and practices.
  • Ability to direct the work of subordinates engaged in technical field or office tasks.
  • Ability to manage large workloads, set priorities and multitask effectively.
  • Ability to research and prepare a business case for continuous improvement projects or other initiatives.
  • Valid driver’s license without restrictions (recognized in BC).

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300)

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: February 2025

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-025: $43.70 per hour

Application Close: January 10, 2025

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. strong>Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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