Wellfield Technician I - Sacramento

Requisition ID:

89439

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Position Specific Description

The Wellfield Technician I must have solid written and verbal communication, technical, and analytical skills. The Wellfield Tech I should possess extensive knowledge and experience with all aspects of landfill GCCS design, operations, and management and thorough knowledge of relevant experience at U.S. landfills subject to Federal NSPS requirements.

The Wellfield Tech I must demonstrate a strong aptitude in mechanical work, understand relevant regulatory requirements, is experienced in reading and implementing GCCS plans, equipment operating and maintenance manuals, and schematics.

Position Specific Duties & Responsibilities

- Perform operations and maintenance of the landfill gas collection system which includes, but not limited to, activities such as taking gas reads, tuning, inspecting, and repairing LFG wellheads and piping, ensuring condensate knockouts and pumps are working properly.

- Proactively work with landfill partners and properly operate, maintain the GCCS work and optimize performance and increase efficiency in a timely and cost-effective manner to ensure regulatory compliance of their gas collection systems.

- Possess proficiency with MS Office Suite products, in particular Word, Outlook, and Excel.

- Strictly follow and enforce Company safety policies and administer Company policies and procedures

- Take the LFG composition (methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and balance gas) and/or as may otherwise be required by permit or government law/regulation.

- Regulate and Monitor Wellhead and header pressure or vacuum

- Regulate Wellhead and header gas temperature

- Perform Quarterly Liquid levels and liquids extraction from wells and document accordingly

- Seal Wellhead piping and well bore seal condition at the landfill surface

- Make all adjustments made at each well as required to: (i) maintain system balance, (ii) maintain gas quality, (iii) maintain regulatory and permit compliance, and (iv) control offsite odors; and Keep Startup, Shutdown and Malfunction logs, and Greenhouse Gas Monitoring

- Maintain wellfield records on the items listed above herein and input the data to SCS E-Tools or such other GCCS monitoring, and management software (“GCCS Tool”) used by Landfill Owner.

- Maintain close working relationships with Landfill and Plant Operations

- Implement daily efforts of GCCS wellfield repair and maintenance activities, along with those of performing regulatory monitoring and wellfield tuning efforts.

- Interact with vendors and/or sub-contractors needed to assist with operating, monitoring, and maintenance of the GCCS.

- Have expertise in the use, maintenance, and calibration of typical GCCS analytical equipment, including gas chromatographs and hand-held GEMs.

- Be familiar with the correct operation, including operating a backhoe, small excavator, articulated dump truck, or small bulldozer used for soil removal/placement, replacing sump pumps, using extrusion welding equipment

- Recommending immediate as well as future changes to such practices to optimize gas recovery, gas quality and/or regulatory compliance.

- Proactively work with landfill partners to optimize and increase efficiency of their gas collection systems.

Job Overview

The Wellfield Technician I must have solid written and verbal communication, technical, and analytical skills. The Wellfield Tech I should possess extensive knowledge and experience with all aspects of landfill GCCS design, operations, and management and thorough knowledge of relevant experience at U.S. landfills subject to Federal NSPS requirements. Must demonstrate a strong aptitude in mechanical work, understand relevant regulatory requirements, is experienced in reading and implementing GCCS plans, equipment operating and maintenance manuals, and schematics. Maintains accurate records of equipment maintenance, tracking, and production activities. Collaborates with the team to maintain a clean and organized work environment. Adheres to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a secure work environment. Participates in safety meetings and training sessions to enhance knowledge and skillsets.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

- Take the LFG composition (methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and balance gas) and/or as may otherwise be required

- Regulate and Monitor Wellhead and header pressure or vacuum

- Perform Quarterly Liquid levels and liquids extraction from wells and document accordingly

- Seal Wellhead piping and well bore seal condition at the landfill surface

- Have expertise in the use, maintenance, and calibration of typical GCCS analytical equipment, including gas chromatography and hand-held GEMs

- Practice to optimize gas recovery, gas quality and/or regulatory compliance

- Be familiar with the correct operation, including operating a backhoe, small excavator

- Make all adjustments made at each well as required

- Perform wellfield adjustments, data collection and maintenance; interpret data

- (HDPE) pipe fusion operations

- Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

- High School Grad / GED

- Experience: 3+ years

- Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

- Associates or Equivalent Experience

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Employee Group:

Non Exempt

Employee Type:

Full Time

Job Category:

Technicians

Organization:

NextEra Energy Pipeline Services, LLC

Relocation Provided:

Yes, if applicable

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