Wellfield Gas Maintenance Technician - South

Job Summary

Location: Angleton, TX

This position is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and repair of a landfill gas collection system. Work is performed under the direction of a GCCS Manager, with work results reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to policies and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Conducts day-to-day maintenance, and repair of a landfill gas (LFG) collection system 
• Performs inspections and maintenance on wells, pumps, well head assemblies, air and force main, all piping repairs under 6” in diameter, etc.
• Performs well pump repairs and rebuilds as needed
• Performs well pump installation per PM schedule
• Performs well extensions as needed
• Performs quarterly well sounding
• Adheres to company and project specific health and safety requirements; participates in monthly safety audits and inspections
• Maintains administrative records including logbook, filing system for drawings, instruction books and manuals, spare parts inventory, and records
• Supports and assists the work of contractors on-site
• Routinely operates a motor vehicle and/or off-road vehicle on undeveloped terrain
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Complete other activities as directed by the GCCS Manager

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possesses a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• At least one year of mechanical or construction experience
• Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions and recommend sound alternatives
• Ability to work overtime including call outs outside of normal business hours, weekends, and holidays
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications

Other Qualifications

Preferred:

• Previous military experience
• A technical degree or certificate in an electrical or mechanical field is preferable, or equivalent work experience with electrical and mechanical systems
• Familiar with gas compression and/or gas transportation

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to:

• Sit, stand, or walk for a minimum of 8-hour shifts, including walking long distances, up and down stairs and on uneven ground.
• Occasionally lift objects of up to 50 pounds in weight and carry objects of up to 50 pounds in weight.
• Frequently climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Talk and hear in noisy environments; use hands and fingers; handle and feel; and able to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally operate over the road vehicles, mobile equipment and/or UTV.
• Wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to, personal fall arrest equipment, flame resistant clothing, arc rated apparel, etc.
• Possess the following vision requirements: close, color, distance, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme heat and cold.
• Occasionally be exposed to protected and unprotected heights, which requires the use of a personal fall arrest system (harness/lifeline).
• Be in a work environment where the noise level may occasionally be moderate to high, requiring use of hearing protection.

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.