Scientific Officer - Belfast, United Kingdom - Lynn Recruitment

Lynn Recruitment
Lynn Recruitment
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Belfast, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Are you a dedicated and reliable person? Do you have experience working in environmental water sampling and landfill gas management and experience of working on a landfill or equivalent environment? In this role, you will be responsible to the Environmental Protection Manager for carrying out ground water, marine water, leachate and landfill gas monitoring programmes at Giant's Park, North Foreshore site, the former Dargan Road Landfill site.

Read on to find out more about this exciting opportunity.


Main Duties:


  • Carry out environmental monitoring programmes, surveys and investigations within the City and Neighbourhood Services Department and achieve monitoring targets and the monitoring schedule specified within the Waste Management Licence for the Giant's Park, North Foreshore site.
  • Undertake chemical or physical sample analysis of water samples obtained throughout the Giant's Park, North Foreshore site and to prepare and package samples for transportation for laboratory analysis.
  • Undertake manual water level measurements within leachate and groundwater boreholes.
  • Download, analyse and interpret monitoring data from automatic water level data loggers installed on and around the Giant's Park, North Foreshore site.
  • Monitor and adjust the landfill gas extraction plant and balance landfill gas extraction wells to ensure safe and efficient operation of the landfill gas extraction system in accordance with regulatory best practice.
  • Ensure the monitoring programme is planned and managed effectively, with timely decisions taken to ensure the safety of the use of buildings and the landfill gas extraction system at the Giant's Park North Foreshore site.
  • Compile data and prepare and interpret reports including maintaining computerbased records on monitoring programmes, surveys and site investigations carried out across the range of services provided by the Unit.
  • Interpret scientific data and reports and liaise with or advise external agencies, developers, consultants, and government Departments regarding the outcome of, or improvements to environmental monitoring.
  • Prepare comprehensive, scientific based reports and consultation briefs as required and be able to supervise the work of contractors and consultants to enhance the lead approach by the organisation in developing a safe and healthy city.
  • Carry out calibration, maintenance and repair of environmental monitoring equipment and data loggers as required in accordance with specified procedures.

Personal Attributes:


  • Applicants must possess a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland and have a car available for official business, or, access to a form of transport which will enable them to meet the requirements of the post in full.

OR

  • Be able to demonstrate at least two years of relevant work experience of environmental water sampling and landfill gas management and experience of working on a landfill or equivalent environment.

Remuneration and Conditions of Assignment:

- £16.06 per hour

  • Fulltime, Temporaryongoing
  • 8.30am5pm, 37 hours per week
  • If this role isn't for you, Lynn Recruitment has a broad range of career opportunities to choose from. Get in touch via our website or call us to find out more._

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract


Salary:
£16.06 per hour


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
One location
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