Methane/Landfill Gas Generation System Technician

Other Titles

Landfill technician, Gas collection system operator

Monitor, operate, and maintain landfill gas collection system components and environmental monitoring and control systems. Methane/Landfill Gas Generation System Technicians refers to such technicians who are tasked with operating landfill gas generation systems and related components. In this role, they oversee the operation of various power generation systems fueled by methane, natural gas or landfill gas. Their task is to make sure that the gas collection and power generation components of such systems function properly. A part of their job is to make sure that the gas collection and power generation systems conform to the environmental regulations. They are also supposed to troubleshoot for any problems in the power systems and resolve them in a timely way.

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.

Verify that well field monitoring data conforms to applicable regulations.

Analyze the layout, instrumentation, or function of electrical generation or transmission facilities.

Monitor landfill gas perimeter probes to identify landfill gas migration.

Perform landfill surface scans to determine overall effectiveness of the landfill gas site.

Repair or replace landfill gas piping.

Trace electrical circuitry for landfill gas buildings to ensure compliance of electrical systems with applicable codes or laws.

Monitoring→ Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Judgment and Decision Making→ Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Operation and Control→ Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Critical Thinking→ Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Coordination→ Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Controlling Machines and Processes→ Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material→ Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events→ Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings→ Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Getting Information→ Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems→ Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards→ Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates→ Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Documenting/Recording Information→ Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Interacting With Computers→ Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Processing Information→ Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge→ Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships→ Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Handling and Moving Objects→ Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing General Physical Activities→ Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Training and Teaching Others→ Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Analyzing Data or Information→ Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment→ Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People→ Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment→ Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others→ Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work→ Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Coaching and Developing Others→ Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information→ Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Monitor conditions at energy-producing landfills.

Operate natural gas generation equipment.

Maintain sustainable energy production equipment.

Record operational or production data.

Diagnose equipment malfunctions.

Download data.

Measure stock or liquid levels in sustainable fuel production systems.

Replace worn equipment components.

Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.

Oral Comprehension→ The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression→ The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Problem Sensitivity→ The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Deductive Reasoning→ The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Near Vision→ The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Inductive Reasoning→ The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Information Ordering→ The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g. , patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Perceptual Speed→ The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.

Selective Attention→ The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

Speech Recognition→ The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Written Comprehension→ The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Auditory Attention→ The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.

Finger Dexterity→ The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Flexibility of Closure→ The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.

Speech Clarity→ The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Written Expression→ The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Category Flexibility→ The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

Control Precision→ The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

Far Vision→ The ability to see details at a distance.

Time Sharing→ The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).

Production and Processing -- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Mechanical→ Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Analytical or scientific software -- Landfill gas analysis software; Monitoring landfill gas collection and control systems software

Database user interface and query software -- database management software; Relational database; Microsoft Access

Electronic mail software -- e.g., Zoho Mail; Gmail; Microsoft Outlook

Facilities management software -- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS

Industrial control software -- Continuous emissions monitoring systems CEMS; Distributed control system DCS; Gas field monitoring system software; Safety instrumented system SIS software; Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software; Emergency (Interlock) shutdown systems

Internet browser software -- e.g., Microsoft Edge; Mozilla Firefox; Google Chrome

Office suite software -- e.g., Google Workspace; Apache OpenOffice; Microsoft Office; LibreOffice

Presentation software -- e.g., Google Slides; Corel Presentations; Microsoft PowerPoint

Spreadsheet software -- e.g., LibreOffice Calc; Google Sheets; Microsoft Excel

Word processing software -- e.g., Google Docs; Dropbox paper; Microsoft Word

Adjustable widemouth pliers→ Water pump pliers

Adjustable wrenches→ Adjustable crescent wrenches; Adjustable hand wrenches; Adjustable slip lock nut wrenches

Air compressors

Alarm systems→ Security alarm systems

Ammeters→ Volt-ammeters

Augers

Backhoes→ Tractors with backhoe attachments

Ball peen hammer→ Ball peen hammers

Bench vises→ Workshop bench vises

Biscuit jointers→ Biscuit joiners

Blocks or pulleys→ Block and tackle equipment

Blow torch→ Cutting torches

Brooms→ Industrial brooms

C clamps→ Locking C-clamps

Calipers→ Dial calipers

Caulking guns

Claw hammer→ Claw hammers

Cold chisels→ Metal chisels

Conduit benders

Demolition hammers→ Chipping hammers

Desktop computers

Dewatering pumps→ Utility pumps

Diagonal cut pliers→ Diagonal cutting pliers

Dial indicator or dial gauge→ Dial indicators

Dollies

Drain or pipe cleaning equipment→ Closet augers; Drain augers; Drain cleaning cables; Hand spinners; Heavy duty drain cleaning machines; Pipe cleaning equipment; Power drain cleaners; Pressurized water pigs; Sectional drain cleaning machines; Sewer rodding machines; Sewer tapes; Toilet augers

Drain or toilet plunger→ Plungers

Drilling machines→ Drill presses

Dump trucks

End cut pliers→ Side cutting pliers

Feeler gauges

Fish tape→ Fish tape pullers

Front end loaders→ Two-wheel drive front end loaders

Fuse pullers

Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus→ Gas welders

Goggles→ Safety goggles

Grease guns

Grinders→ Hand grinders

Grinding machines→ Valve grinding machines

Hacksaw→ Hacksaws; Mini hacksaws

Hammer drills→ Rotary hammers

Hammers→ Dead blow hammers

Hand sprayers→ Hand operated spray guns

Hand trucks or accessories→ Hand trucks

Hedge clippers→ Electric trimmers

Hex keys→ Allen wrenches; Hex key sets; Hex wrenches

Hoists→ Hoisting equipment

Hole saws→ Circle cutters; Hole cutting tools

Hose cutter→ Gasket cutters

Hydraulic truck cranes→ Hydraulic boom trucks

Inspection mirror→ Inspection mirrors

Jacks→ Hand jacks

Ladders→ Step ladders

Lawnmowers→ Lawn mowers

Levels→ Bubble levels; Hand levels; Spirit levels

Lifts→ Power lifts

Liquid leak detectors→ Ultrasonic leak detectors

Locking pliers→ Channel lock pliers; Vise grip pliers

Micrometers→ Digital micrometers

Mitre box→ Mitre boxes

Needlenose pliers

Notebook computers→ Laptop computers

Nut drivers→ Universal nut wrenches

Offset socket wrenches→ Hollow core socket wrenches

Ohmmeters→ Volt-ohm meters VOM

Oil can→ Oil dispensing cans

Paint brushes→ Paint application brushes

Paint rollers→ Paint application rollers

Paint sprayers→ Paint spray guns

Personal computers

Picks→ Ice picks

Pipe or tube cutter→ Copper cutting machines; Mini tubing cutters; Pipe cutters; Polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters; Polyvinyl chloride PVC saws; Power pipe cutters; Ratcheting polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters; Soil pipe cutters; Tubing cutters; Wide roll pipe cutters

Pipe vises→ Pipe welding vises; Welding clamps

Pipe wrenches→ End pipe wrenches; Offset pipe wrenches; Straight pipe wrenches

Plumb bobs

Pneumatic hammer→ Jackhammers

Portable data input terminals→ Handheld computers

Power drills→ Cordless power drills; Direct tap machines; Hammer drills; Hand drills; Right-angle drills

Power flaring tool→ Flaring tools

Power nail guns→ Electric nail guns

Power planes→ Electric planers

Power routers

Power sanders→ Electric sanders

Power saws→ Circular saws; Concrete saws; Jig saws; Radial arm saws; Reciprocating saws; Table saws; Tile saws

Precision file→ Precision files

Pressure or steam cleaners→ High pressure water sprayers

Protective gloves→ Safety gloves

Pry bars→ Crowbars

Pullers→ Bearing pullers; Chain pullers; Comealongs; Compression sleeve pullers; Faucet handle pullers

Faucet stem and cartridge pullers; Tub drain removers

Punches or nail sets or drifts→ Center punches; Pin punches

Putty knives

Ratchets→ Manual ratchet threader sets; Ratchet wrenches

Respirators→ Dust and particulate respirators

Rubber mallet→ Rubber mallets

Rulers

Safety harnesses or belts→ Protective harnesses

Safety shoes

Saws→ Hand saws

Scaffolding

Screw extractors→ Screw extractor sets

Screwdrivers→ Flat blade screwdrivers; Phillips head screwdrivers; Straight screwdrivers

Scribers

Sewage pumps

Sharpening stones or tools or kits→ Sharpening equipment

Shears

Shielded metal arc welding or stick welding machine→ Shielded arc welding tools

Shovels→ Snow shovels

Sledge hammer→ Sledgehammers

Slings→ Rigging equipment

Slip or groove joint pliers→ Slip joint pliers

Snow blowers

Snowplow attachments→ Snowplows

Socket sets→ Socket wrench sets

Soldering iron→ Soldering equipment

Specialty wrenches→ Basin wrenches

Spot welding machine→ Portable welding machines; Welders

Squares→ Combination squares

Straight edges→ Straightedges

Stripping tools→ Wire strippers

Stud finders→ Stud locators

Tape measures→ Measuring tapes

Tensiometers→ Tension gauges

Threading dies→ Pipe threaders

Threading taps→ Tap sets

Tinners snips→ Tin snips

Torque wrenches

Tracer or duplicating or contouring lathe→ Lathes

Trenching machines→ Trenchers

Trowels→ Concrete trowels

Tube bending machine→ Tube benders

Two way radios→ Portable two way radios

Utility knives

Voltage or current meters→ Current testers; Voltage testers

Water samplers

Welder torch→ Brazing equipment

Wire cutters→ Wire cutting tools

Wire lug crimping tool→ Wire crimpers

Wire or cable cutter→ Conduit cutters

Workshop cranes

Realistic→ Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Conventional→ Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Investigative→ Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.

Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Analytical Thinking→ Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Innovation→ Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Leadership→ Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

Social Orientation→ Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

Support→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Independence→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Relationships→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.