Wellfield Technician II - Winston-Salem, NC

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Date: Jan 16, 2026

Location(s): Winston Salem, NC, US, 27105

Company: Next Era Energy

Requisition : 92982

Next Era 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 Next Era 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.

• Perform operations and maintenance of the landfill gas collection system which includes 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 and input the data to SCS ETools or such other GCCS monitoring and management software (“GCCS Tool”) used by Landfill Owner.
• Collect and manage data entry from wellfield extraction and environmental monitoring locations.
• Assist with coordinating contractor activities.
• Follow job related health and safety requirements and procedures.
• Available for on‑call response to GCCS related malfunction event(s).
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate / GED.
• Unrestricted Valid Driver’s License (Non‑CDL).
• Experience:
  
  1.5+ years (preferred).
• Associates or Equivalent Experience (preferred).
• Intermediate understanding of government rules, regulations, the site‑specific Title V Permit and NSPS guidelines GCCS operations.
• Must work outdoors; exposure to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (FRC, safety glasses, hardhat, ear/noise protection, safety boots, safety vest, personal multi‑gas monitor, etc.) in accordance with company Health and Safety standards.

• Associate’s Degree or Equivalent Experience.
• Intermediate understanding of government rules, regulations, the site‑specific Title V Permit and NSPS guidelines GCCS operations (duplicate, but included from original).
• Experience in operating a backhoe, small excavator, and other equipment (as listed in the original repeat list).
• Ability to practice to optimize gas recovery, gas quality and/or regulatory compliance.

Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.  to learn more.

Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians
Organization: Next Era Energy Pipeline Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: No

Next Era Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Next Era Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified…