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Job Title: Landfill Gas Technician
Job Description
We are hiring for a landfill gas technician with 1 years of experience in reading and tuning the wellfield. This technician will be responsible for traveling within the SE region for various landfills performing routine and non-routine maintenance. In addition to tuning the wellfield, the candidate should be comfortable performing pump maintenance including pulling, cleaning, servicing, and replacement.
Responsibilities
- Travel within Louisiana to various landfills.
- Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on landfill gas systems.
- Tune the wellfield for optimal performance.
- Perform pump maintenance including pulling, cleaning, servicing, and replacement.
- Collect and migrate data from tablets into eTools.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the landfill gas systems.
Essential Skills
- 2 years of experience in reading and tuning the wellfield.
- Experience in environmental engineering.
- Knowledge of Hazwoper.
- Proficiency in data collection and environmental testing.
- Ability to troubleshoot and use reading software.
- Mechanical aptitude.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in landfill gas reading, tuning, and data migration from tablets into eTools (0-1 years).
- Certified with an OSHA 40 HR HAZWOPER is a plus.
- ISCO certification in fusion is a plus.
Work Environment
This role involves working in landfills with a GCCS methane system which leads to a gas-to-energy plant. The company offers a professional and secure work culture, which has resulted in very low turnover within the region. Employees receive windshield drive time compensation for travel over 1 hour from home and a Per Diem of $55/day. The work environment is dynamic and demands adherence to safety standards, including specific dress codes and the use of protective equipment as required by OSHA and company policies.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New Orleans,LA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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