Environmental Field Technician

Description

• Complete the OSHA HAZWOPER, 40-hour, environmental health and safety class, and annual 8-hour refresher classes.
• Keep and maintain field logs both via phone app (provided) and other methods.
• Assist in Routine and Non-Routine tasks involving the operation and maintenance of GCCS activities including the collection of data, repairs, maintenance, and construction activities.
• Troubleshoot GCCS infrastructure and liquids extraction issues.
• Travel to the job site daily. Site location will vary dependent on need. Occasionally, travel out of state or long distances may be required.
• Monitoring and analyzing landfill gas (LFG) and liquids.
• Ensuring all regulatory objectives and due dates are being met. Including the proper collection and documentation of environmental data.
• Monitor and maintain the liquids conveyance & extraction systems within the GCCS. Perform maintenance on pneumatic pumps, airlines, and force mains.
• The Operation & Maintenance of Gas Collection & Control System’s (GCCS) on our projects. Including performing Routine & Non-Routine maintenance on GCCS components to ensure or restore proper operation and compliance.
• Tetra Tech will provide all necessary tools and equipment to perform the work involved. It is the technician’s job to take care of the tools & equipment they are issued and ensure they remain in good condition.
• Monitoring and maintaining the liquids conveyance & extraction systems within the GCCS.

Requirements

• Ability to develop a good working knowledge of flame-ionization detectors, photo-ionization detectors, explosive gas detectors, water level detectors PH/temperature/conductivity meters and other typical environmental monitoring equipment.
• Ability to fill out professional business documents (letters, reports, memoranda, etc.)
• Ability to walk long distances, up and down steeply sloped landfills and outdoor terrain.
• Ability to obtain, and keep in good standing, a valid driver’s license and ability to drive to job sites.
• Ability to keep and maintain field logs.
• Critical thinking and proactive problem solving of complex GCCS issues.
• Ability to be familiar with operation and maintenance techniques for landfill gas and landfill fluids collection systems as well landfill gas data, data processing techniques and databases.
• Proficient in the use of a PC, specifically Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Pass a company paid, baseline health physical and drug screening, as required.
• At minimum, High School Diploma and at least one year of general working experience.
• Ability to work outside in the environment in all types of seasonal weather conditions safely. Including both hot and cold weather conditions.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a non-consistent basis.
• Ability to learn general gas, soil, and air sampling techniques including applicable environmental and health & safety regulations and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to respond to GCCS call-out devices 24/7. Including Holidays & weekends.

Benefits

• Disability & Life Insurance.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Medical – Dental – Vision Insurance.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• 401(K) w/ Competitive Match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company laptop for work use.
• Annual Safety footwear reimbursement program.
• Paid training time.
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Company Cell Phone.
• Company vehicle (including gas card) for work use.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Per Diem for eligible work.
• Paid Time Off & Holiday time.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance