Landfill Gas Technician

Actalent; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Truck assignment

ESOP

401(k) with employer match

Annual bonus program

Student debt employer contribution

Paid holidays

PTO

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Landfill Gas Technician in Oakland, CA to monitor and maintain landfill gas collection and control systems in compliance with environmental regulations. The role involves leak detection, gas analysis, SCADA monitoring, pipeline maintenance, and safety protocol adherence.

You will work with a team outdoors most of the time and support valve repairs and system checks. The position is contract, onsite in Oakland with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental,

Qualifications

• Experience identifying and locating gas leaks.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems with gas furnaces, boilers, or water heaters.
• Experience in pipeline maintenance and gas valve repair.
• Understanding safety compliance and ability to conduct pressure testing.
• Familiarity with gas analysis and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and locate gas leaks to ensure safety and system integrity.
• Maintain and repair gas pipelines to prevent leaks and ensure efficient operation.
• Adhere to safety regulations and protocols to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
• Conduct pressure tests on gas systems to check for leaks and ensure proper functioning.
• Use gas analyzers to measure and monitor gas concentrations.
• Repair and maintain gas valves to ensure they operate correctly.
• Familiarize with SCADA systems for monitoring and controlling gas systems.

Skills

Identify gas leaks

HVAC knowledge

Pipeline maintenance

Pressure testing

Gas analysis

SCADA familiarity

Tools

GEM 500

GEM 5000

Envision Analyzer Meter

Job description

Job Title: Landfill Gas TechnicianJob Description

As a Landfill Gas Technician, you will work on projects related to landfill gas collection and control systems. Your role will involve monitoring and maintaining gas extraction systems to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and prevent the release of harmful gases into the atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Identify and locate gas leaks in pipelines and systems to ensure safety and system integrity.

• Maintain and repair gas pipelines to prevent leaks and ensure efficient operation.

• Adhere to safety regulations and protocols to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.

• Conduct pressure tests on gas systems to check for leaks and ensure proper functioning.

• Use gas analyzers to measure and monitor gas concentrations.

• Repair and maintain gas valves to ensure they operate correctly.

• Familiarize with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for monitoring and controlling gas systems.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in identifying and locating gas leaks.

• Knowledge of HVAC systems, particularly those involving gas furnaces, boilers, and water heaters.

• Experience in pipeline maintenance and gas valve repair.

• Understanding of safety compliance and ability to conduct pressure testing.

• Skills in gas analysis and familiarity with SCADA systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in using methane and landfill calibration devices.

• Experience with GEM 500, GEM 5000, and Envision Analyzer Meter.

• Familiarity with data entry, meter reading software, and environmental testing.

Work Environment

You will spend 50-60% of your time working outdoors. At the end of the day, you will enter data and upload it to the system. You will be part of a team of eight, working in pairs to monitor systems. The dress code includes steel toe boots, jeans, and PPE provided by the client. Enjoy benefits like medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a truck assignment, a 100% employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K with employer match, an annual bonus program, student debt employer contribution program, paid holidays, PTO, and paid parental leave.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oakland, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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&D 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oakland,CA.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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