Wellfield Technician II- Sacramento

NextEra Energy Services; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources is hiring a Wellfield Technician II in Sacramento to operate and maintain the landfill gas collection system, take gas reads, tune equipment, and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role requires 1.5+ years of experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid non CDL driver’s license; further training in GCCS plans and MS Office is expected.

Relocation is available, and NextEra Energy offers a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of relevant experience required.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Outlook, Excel) preferred.
• Valid non-CDL driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain landfill gas collection system (LFG) including gas reads, tuning, inspection and repair of LFG wellheads and piping.
• Collaborate with landfill partners to optimize GCCS performance and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain Wellfield records and input data into GCCS monitoring software.
• Follow safety policies and company procedures.
• Monitor wellhead/header pressure and gas temperature; manage data logs.

Skills

1.5+ years experience

Education

High School Grad / GED

Associate's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Wellfield Technician II- Sacramento

Date: Oct 30, 2026

Location(s): Sloughhouse, CA, US, 95683

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 98016

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

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 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

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

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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