Landfill Gas WellField Technician

Tomorrow RNG•Rowlett, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The WellField Technician monitors and balances the landfill gas wellfield to support optimal system performance and compliance. The role includes collecting daily flow, temperature, and gas-composition readings from individual wells using specialized equipment, including a gas chromatograph. The technician enters collected data into a wellfield management program and submits daily reports. The work requires regular walking in adverse conditions and driving an all-terrain vehicle, with all duties performed according to safety guidelines and a safety-first mindset. Applicants must live within 45 minutes of the assigned site or area in Rowlett, Texas. The technician learns wellhead test ports and field procedures, samples and balances wells, uses Origin software to enter and analyze data, logs pump information, and communicates issues to the supervisor and other on-site teams. The role also supports maintenance, construction, and plant operations during upset conditions, maintains housekeeping standards, follows safety and environmental regulations and established maintenance procedures, and participates in ongoing training and continuous improvement. No previous experience is necessary. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle, and be able to complete background and drug-screening requirements. The job involves physical fieldwork in varying conditions, lifting up to 50 pounds frequently, working days and weekends, overtime and off-hours callouts, and timely emergency response.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and access to a reliable vehicle.
Must clear a background check and pre-employment and random drug screenings.
Basic knowledge of hand tools.
Fundamentals of working with computers and navigating Microsoft applications.
Ability to multitask and work independently.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Punctual, dependable, and willing to work long hours when needed.
Ability to perform physical labor and strenuous tasks, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work days and weekends, overtime, and off-hours callouts, and respond promptly to emergencies.
Physically capable of performing fieldwork in varying conditions and willing to get dirty.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and dedication to team success.
Must live within 45 minutes of the assigned site or area in Rowlett, Texas.

Nice To Haves

RNG or landfill experience.
Construction or roofing experience.
Heavy-equipment experience.
Tool-handling experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor and balance the landfill gas wellfield to support system performance and compliance.
Collect daily flow, temperature, and gas-composition readings from individual wells and submit daily reports.
Learn wellhead test ports and their functions, including using a manometer, checking differential, and determining flow.
Perform field procedures including vehicle and buggy walk-around inspections, sample calculations, vent sampling, gas chromatography, locating header test ports, and refilling helium bottles.
Sample wells, aiming for 40 readings per day, and accurately enter and log data.
Learn and apply well-balancing rules and procedures, making adjustment decisions based on nitrogen concentrations and knowing when to change orifice plates.
Develop proficiency in Origin software for data entry, retrieving well history, refreshing and uploading the database, and basic data analysis.
Log pump count, line temperature, and pump status.
Communicate issues promptly to the supervisor and coordinate with on-site teams to identify issues and help increase gas flow from the field.
Adhere to safety practices, use PPE, identify hazards, and respectfully address safety concerns.
Keep maintenance logs accurate and up to date.
Assist maintenance technicians, field technicians, construction activities, and plant operations during upset conditions.
Maintain housekeeping standards in shop, storage, and UTV areas.
Comply with applicable safety and environmental regulations and follow established field and plant maintenance procedures and design standards.
Participate in ongoing training, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, and innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work days and weekends, overtime, off-hours callouts, and timely emergency response as required.