Controls Technician

Actalent; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a reliable Controls Technician to support landfill gas systems across Oklahoma. The role involves field service at multiple landfills, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining control equipment, pumps, and piping with a focus on safety and data accuracy.

The position is contract-to-hire, based in Tulsa with travel within ~100 miles, home most nights, and comprehensive benefits available for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Experience working outdoors in environments requiring walking.
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical repair experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot landfill gas control systems and components.
• Accurate data collection and entry for field activities.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass MVR checks.

Responsibilities

• Travel regularly within Oklahoma (Tulsa area) to landfill sites.
• Troubleshoot landfill gas control systems and identify issues affecting performance and safety.
• Perform repairs on control systems, including flare and related components.
• Repair and reinstall pumps used in landfill gas collection systems.
• Service and repair air compressors used in operations.
• Perform HDPE pipe fusion repairs on landfill gas piping.
• Document field activities, repairs, and test results accurately.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and safety-focused environments.

Skills

Outdoor work experience

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Troubleshooting control systems

Data entry / data collection

Clean driving record

Safety adherence

Job description

Job Description

This role supports operations and maintenance activities for landfill gas systems across multiple sites in the Oklahoma. This technician travels regularly in a company vehicle to various landfills to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain landfill gas collection and control equipment. The position focuses on safe, reliable field work, hands-on mechanical repairs, and accurate data collection to support environmental engineering projects.

Job Title: Controls Technician

Job Description

This role supports operations and maintenance activities for landfill gas systems across multiple sites in the Oklahoma. This technician travels regularly in a company vehicle to various landfills to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain landfill gas collection and control equipment. The position focuses on safe, reliable field work, hands-on mechanical repairs, and accurate data collection to support environmental engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Travel regularly (home each night however) within Oklahoma (all within 100 miles of Tulsa) to multiple landfill sites using a company vehicle to perform field service work.
• Troubleshoot landfill gas control systems and identify issues affecting system performance and safety.
• Perform repairs on control systems, including flare and related control components.
• Pull, repair, and reinstall pumps used in landfill gas collection systems.
• Service and repair air compressors used in landfill gas operations.
• Perform pipe fusion repairs (HDPE) on landfill gas piping and related infrastructure.
• Complete accurate data entry and documentation of field activities, repairs, and test results.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, walking extensively across landfill and field environments.
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a safety-focused culture in all field and travel activities.
• Maintain a clean driving record and operate company vehicles in a safe and responsible manner.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams to prioritize work, communicate site conditions, and support project goals.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in an outdoor environment that requires extensive walking, such as military, landfill, or field service work.
• Mechanical and electrical experience with hands-on repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot control systems and mechanical components in the field.
• Ability to perform accurate data collection and data entry for field activities.
• Clean driving record, with the ability to pass a three-year Motor Vehicle Report review.
• Comfort working in landfill and field environments while adhering to safety protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in landfill operations or environmental engineering projects is a plus.
• OSHA 40 Hazwoper training or experience working on hazardous waste or environmental projects is beneficial.
• Experience with environmental data collection systems and basic reporting is helpful.

Work Environment

This position is field-based and involves frequent travel within Oklahoma (Tulsa, Muskogee, Oklahoma City) to various landfill sites to perform repair and troubleshooting work. Will be home almost every night! The technician works primarily outdoors in landfill and field environments that require extensive walking and exposure to changing weather conditions. A company truck is provided for travel, and per diem is available for overnight stays, which are described as rare. The role involves working with landfill gas systems, control panels, pumps, air compressors, and piping, using mechanical tools and field testing equipment. The organization promotes a strong safety culture and a people-first environment, with an employee-owned structure and an ESOP program that allows employees to share in the company’s financial growth

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tulsa, OK.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&DD for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Tulsa,OK. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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