Position: Landfill Gas Wellfield Technician
Location: Brea, California, United States
Reporting to: Regional Supervisor
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The Wellfield Technician will work as a member of a small multi-skilled team to maintain the
landfill gas wells and infrastructure associated with the landfills are in working order, while
following sound engineering practices.

What We Offer

Medical, dental & vision insurance - no waiting period
Annual HSA company contributions
Company paid basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
401k program with company match
Paid holidays (12), sick time, paid time off, charity paid time off

Responsibilities
Maintain compliance and overall health and safety of oneself and other personnel, the

environment and equipment in the landfill gas well field and supporting infrastructure
Maintain the wellfield with contractual requirements of the Gas Rights Agreement (GRA)

and the New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) regulatory compliance requirements
Optimize the operational performance of the overall well field to help ensure that the gas

required to meet the budgeted generation targets is available
Highlight and report areas of concern to management and the Landfill Operator
Capable of functionally utilizing data recording and storage devices as they relate to well

tuning and downloading of well data
Import and review monitoring data and take appropriate corrective actions to address

deficiencies reported on within the data base
Assist in well field system shutdowns, be available and respond callouts that may occur

outside of normal work shift hours and other related duties as directed by supervision
Maintain minor remediation, repairs well head and hose exchanges, well tuning and

inspections
Interface and coordinate with Landfill Operator on planned and unplanned maintenance

(outside and inside) the scope of the GRA
Oversee work undertaken by contractors when required
Communicate effectively with all staff and encourage positive dialogue between team

members.
Take ownership of the gas field with focus on achieving the gas field KPI’s
Ensure health and safety of themselves and of others through understanding and

implementing their workplace health and safety obligations – being a role model for health
and safety

Tel: 1 (517) 208 0743 Suite 100, 2501 Coolidge Rd PO Box 15217

East Lansing, MI 48823 Lansing, MI 48901
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Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.
Basic math, verbal and writing communication skills
Able to compile and analyse data and undertake dynamic Risk Assessments as required
Work collaboratively as part of a team and individually to achieve set objectives
Computer skills including MS Word and Excel, download mobile handheld equipment and

data loggers
Mechanical aptitude and experience to make repairs and adjustments in duties noted above
Work based experience in appropriate technical discipline
Willing to work overtime, be on call for emergencies and work flexible work hours from time

to time
Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Hazardous Area training or experience (preferred)
Oil, gas, or power station experience (preferred)
Landfill Gas infrastructure maintenance or construction (preferred)
Confined Space qualifications (preferred)

Physical Requirements

Able to and for extended times be capable of working outdoors and in inclement weather
Able to and for extended times be capable of sitting, standing, walking, reading technical

documents and looking at computer monitors
Exposure/proximity to loud noise, odorous spaces, dangerous gas and other potential

hazards requiring appropriate personal protective equipment, training and adherence to
safety programs and practices

Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Climb vertical access ladders and stairwells
See and distinguish the various colors of the light spectrum.
Must be able to wear a respirator and various required personal protective equipment

required for safely working with various materials, climates and conditions

EDL is an Equality Opportunity Employer