Environmental Field Technician

A Day in the Life

• Our Field Service Technician position is located in our Tampa, FL office.
• The hourly range for this role is $23/hr. to $30/hr., commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you'll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Operates field monitoring equipment including but not limited to: PID/FID, pH, EC, DO, GEM, turbidity, water level, LEL meters, trimble (or other geolocating equipment)
• Carefully documents monitoring and testing results on field forms and prepares field daily reports and data sheets
• Collects samples using a variety of sampling methods
• Conducts environmental collection, monitoring, sampling, testing and basic evaluation at various locations
• Performs operations and maintenance (O&M) on environmental treatment equipment
• Completes Chain-of-Custody forms and labels samples, strictly following regulatory handling and preservation protocols for various sample media and delivers samples to an environmental laboratory
• Interacts with clients, presents a professional appearance, and wears appropriate PPE on job sites
• Measures and records treatment operational data
• Enters monitoring data from the field inspection forms into electronic spreadsheets in Word and/or Excel format
• Ensures proper labeling and handling of hazardous material and waste
• Communicates promptly with Project Managers to inform of site conditions and activities
• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical system issues or failures
• Manages proper disposal for hazardous material and waste.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations,
• including attendance at all required safety training programs
• Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts
• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing
• professional publications, and attending professional workshops
• Perform other duties as assigned

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience performing environmental collection, monitoring, sampling, testing and basic evaluation and/or Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, and/or Engineering in lieu of experience
• Must have a valid Class C driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability/willingness to travel
• Complete and maintain HAZWOPER certification with the 40-hour HAZWOPER environmental health and safety class, and annual 8-hour refresher classes
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds such as monitoring equipment and tools, with or without assistance
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Be able to deliver and receive electronic documents
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Solid organization and time/project management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, must have legible handwriting
• Able to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience performing environmental collection, monitoring, sampling, testing and basic evaluation
• Familiarity with Florida Department of Environmental Protection Petroleum Restoration Program Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures
• Familiarity with the Operation and Maintenance of Remediation systems including but not limited to Advanced Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting

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