Landfill Gas WellField Drilling Operator Lead at Tomorrow RNG – McKinney, Texas
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About Tomorrow RNG
Tomorrow RNG is a renewable natural gas (RNG) producer focused on reducing emissions and creating a greener future. With cutting-edge facilities and a dedicated team of over 125 professionals, we seamlessly integrate the RNG value chain to ensure excellence for our landfill partners and the communities we serve. Guided by values of integrity and sustainability, Tomorrow RNG is backed by Enbridge's 175+ year pedigree in the natural gas industry, delivering top-tier assets that exceed customer and partner expectations.
Position Summary
The Wellfield Drilling Operator Lead, mentors, supports and oversees daily field operations to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the landfill well drilling operators.
This role assists in all aspects of the role including drilling, installing, maintaining, and repairing the infrastructure used to extract methane-rich gas from organic waste sites ensuring safety in all processes. During non drilling times, the lead will be responsible for working beside the Field Construction Crew leading new installing and/or repairing infrastructure involving wells and pipelines at the landfill as well as maintaining various tools and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing and assisting in installing, drilling and maintaining infrastructure.
- Maintaining the Drill Rig.
- Mobilizing the Drill Rig and tooling.
- Organizing and maintaining inventory related to the Drill Rig.
- Properly setting up and drilling vertical LFG wells and gas chimneys.
- Ensuring safe and efficient drilling operations.
- Completing LFG wells including installing HDPE well casing, gravel pack, and bentonite plugs.
- Following all site-specific standards and procedures.
- Maintaining precise drilling logs.
- Adhere to safety practices, use PPE, identify hazards, and address safety concerns respectfully.
- Ensure accurate and timely updates to the maintenance log.
- Communicate effectively with all teams on location to identify issues and contribute to increasing gas flow from the field.
- Assist in various tasks during upset conditions, including supporting maintenance techs, field techs, construction activities, and plant operations.
- Maintain housekeeping standards (clean & clear of clutter) in shop, storage, and UTV areas.
- Comply with all applicable safety and environmental regulations.
- Follow established field/plant maintenance procedures and design standards.
- Participate in:
- Ongoing training and education.
- Peer-to-peer training and knowledge sharing.
- Innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- 1-3 years drilling experience
- Ability to provide clear instruction, delegate tasks and communicate team requirements
- Heavy Equipment operation experience.
- Experience with the CZM 125 Drilling Rig specifically!
- LFG drilling experience.
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
- Strong verbal communication.
- Applicant should be comfortable working with computers and navigating Microsoft applications
- Applicant should be self-directed and have the ability to multitask.
Preferred
- 1-3 years Landfill drilling experience
Requirements
- Read, understand, and Align values, behaviors, and attitudes with TRNG’s organization’s core mission and operational norms
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Must clear Background Check and Drug test.
- The ability to communicate effectively is important.
- Adhere to safety practices, use PPE, identify hazards, and address safety concerns respectfully
- The ability to be punctual, dependable, and willing to work long hours if needed is required.
- The ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Must have good manual dexterity with physical ability to work extended hours, climbing, bending, kneeling, working with arms extended above the head, twisting upper body, standing for long periods. This includes walking catwalks, working in confined spaces,
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, lifting, driving a vehicle, and operation of light industrial equipment.
- The ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks in extreme weather conditions is important.
- The ability to work weekdays and weekends.
- The ability to work overtime and respond to callouts during off hours.
- The ability to respond in a timely manner to any emergency is important.
Work Environment & Travel
Work Location:
This is a 90-100% travel position within the states of Texas, Arkansas,
Benefits: Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- PTO
Supplemental pay:
- Bonus Pay
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the McKinney, Texas, 75069, United States region.