Methane/Landfill Gas Generation System Technicians

Tasks Include:

• Operate landfill gas, methane, or natural gas fueled electrical generation systems.
• Perform routine maintenance or minor repairs to landfill gas collection and power generation systems, including equipment such as pneumatic pumps, blower or flare systems, and condensate management systems.
• Balance individual gas extraction wells at landfill gas facilities.
• Diagnose or troubleshoot problems with methane or landfill gas collection systems.
• Download landfill gas well field monitoring data.
• Measure landfill gas vegetative covering, installing additional covering as required.
• Measure liquid levels in landfill gas extraction wells.
• Monitor landfill well fields periodically to ensure proper functioning and performance.
• Prepare and submit compliance, operational, and safety forms or reports.
• Read, interpret, and adjust monitoring equipment, such as flow meters and pressure or vacuum gauges.
• Record and maintain log of well-head gauge pressure readings.

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