Wellfield Technician II- Sacramento

NextEra Energy•Sloughhouse, CA

About The Position

The Wellfield Technician II is an experienced role on the growing RNG Team within NextEra Energy’s Power Generation Division. The position focuses on landfill gas collection and control system (GCCS) design, operations, and management, including work at U.S. landfills subject to Federal NSPS requirements. The technician applies mechanical aptitude and regulatory knowledge and will be trained to read and implement GCCS plans, equipment operating and maintenance manuals, and schematics. The role performs operations and maintenance of landfill gas collection systems, monitors and adjusts wellfield conditions, supports regulatory compliance and system performance, and maintains accurate operating and maintenance records. The technician follows company safety policies, participates in safety training, and collaborates with landfill partners and the team to maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment. On-call response to GCCS-related malfunctions is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1.5 years of experience.
Valid non-CDL driver's license.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Understanding of relevant regulatory requirements.
Experience relevant to landfill GCCS design, operations, and management, including at U.S. landfills subject to Federal NSPS requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain landfill gas collection systems, including taking gas readings, tuning, inspecting, and repairing LFG wellheads and piping, and ensuring condensate knockouts and pumps work properly.
Work proactively with landfill partners to operate and maintain GCCS, optimize performance and efficiency, and support timely, cost-effective regulatory compliance.
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 and enter data into SCS ETools or other GCCS monitoring and management software used by the landfill owner.
Measure LFG composition, including methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and balance gas, as required.
Perform quarterly liquid-level checks and liquid extraction from wells, documenting the work.
Be available for on-call response to GCCS-related malfunction events.
Optimize gas recovery, gas quality, and regulatory compliance.
Operate a backhoe and small excavator correctly.
Make required adjustments at each well.
Perform wellfield adjustments, data collection, maintenance, and data interpretation.
Collect and manage data entry from wellfield extraction and environmental monitoring.
Maintain accurate equipment maintenance, tracking, and production records.
Collaborate with the team to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Participate in safety meetings and training sessions.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.