Wellfield Technician II- Sacramento

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Requisition ID:   98016 

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Position Specific Description

This position is part of the growing RNG Team within NextEra Energy’s Power Generation Division.

The Wellfield Technician II is an experienced position in landfill GCCS design, operations, and management. Relevant experience includes previous U.S. landfills subject to Federal NSPS requirements.   

The Wellfield Technician II must demonstrate a strong aptitude in mechanical work, understand relevant regulatory requirements, will be trained 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

Regulate and Monitor Wellhead and header pressure or vacuum

Regulate Wellhead and header gas temperature

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

Job Overview

The Wellfield Technician II is an experienced position in landfill GCCS design, operations, and management. Relevant experience includes previous U.S. landfills subject to Federal NSPS requirements. The Wellfield Technician II must demonstrate a strong aptitude in mechanical work, understand relevant regulatory requirements, will be trained in reading and implementing GCCS plans, equipment operating and maintenance manuals, and schematics.. Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and guidelines. 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

Regulate Wellhead and header gas temperature

Available for on-call response to GCCS related malfunction event(s)

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

Collect and manage data entry from wellfield extraction and environmental monitoring 

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High School Grad / GED

Experience: 1.5+ years

Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's Degree 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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