Posted 03/31/2026
Job Number: 16024
Wellfield Technician
Hegins, Pennsylvania • Onsite
Industry: Utilities
Job Category: Technical
Job Type: Direct Hire
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Job Description
Position Title: Wellfield Technician
The Wellfield Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the safe operation, maintenance, and performance of a landfill gas wellfield. This position demands a hands-on approach, as the technician will be responsible for monitoring and servicing industrial equipment in a challenging outdoor environment. The role involves addressing the specialized needs of gas extraction systems while adhering to safety and compliance standards. Candidates must be prepared to work independently and adapt to varying conditions across different sites. A strong mechanical aptitude and a proactive mindset are essential for success in this position.
Wellfield Technician Responsibilities:
- Operate the wellfield efficiently to maintain compliance with safety and environmental standards
- Maintain daily logs and obtain readings as per prescribed standards
- Follow safety policies and procedures while using personal protective equipment
- Perform landfill tuning duties and adjust wellfield operations to maximize gas quality and quantity
- Document wellhead readings and coordinate corrective actions to ensure compliance
- Assist with operational planning for construction projects and gas collection field expansions
- Respond to callouts in a timely manner and work overtime as required
- Maintain cleanliness of the workspace and all equipment
Wellfield Technician Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year experience with industrial equipment, preferably hands-on
- Experience in landfill operations is required
- Willingness to perform hands-on tasks on-site
- Equivalent military experience may be considered
- Basic mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation understanding is necessary
- Recent trade school graduates or those with automotive maintenance experience are welcome to apply
- Culture of a go-getter mentality and mechanical aptitude is valued
- Mechanical aptitude and experience in servicing industrial pumps and equipment is preferred
- Troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and repair issues with gas extraction wells is preferred
- Understanding of landfill gas collection and control systems is preferred
- Willingness to undertake various tasks beyond well maintenance is preferred
- Ability to train and mentor less experienced technicians is preferred
- Strong communication skills for documentation and reporting is preferred
Benefits:
- 401(k) with company match and guaranteed contribution
- Health insurance coverage
- HSA incentive with potential earnings of up to $1,000 per year
- PTO
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