Environmental Technician

Overview

Field technician operating and maintaining environmental remediation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• vendor procurement
• system maintenance
• site characterization
• remediation systems
• data reporting
• troubleshooting

Tasks

-Work with outside vendors and subcontractors, with the support of the internal team, to obtain required system spare parts, chemicals, sampling kits, etc. -Be a proactive thinker and problem solver. Thinking ahead of maintenance required or fixing system issues before they have a bigger performance impact. Schedule tasks spread over numerous sites to maintain reliable systems to meet compliance requirements. -Assists in site characterization and monitoring field efforts including collecting soil, groundwater and air samples. -Operate and maintain various remediation systems (groundwater and soil) throughout Wyoming and northern Colorado. Systems include pump and treat, air sparging and soil vapor extraction. Duties include troubleshooting, routine and non-routine operations and maintenance (e.g., electric motors, mechanical pumps, electrical power supply systems, etc.), field testing and data recording. -Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions. -Will work under the supervision and mentorship of a Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer. -Perform accurate and appropriate data gathering and create clearly written and understandable daily field reports in support of performed field activities.

Requirements

• hazwoper
• 3+ years
• mechanical
• electrical
• high school
• self-starter

What You Bring

-Must complete employment physical demonstrating ability to meet job requirements, including the ability to wear a respirator, as required. -Must pass physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy -Ability to understand procedural manuals and execute work orders. -Good communicator to accurately detail and explain issues and concerns with equipment to team members and vendors through a variety of methods (oral and written, in person and remotely) to collaborate on troubleshooting remedial systems. -Good mechanical skills. -Completion of annual or bi-annual employment physical, as required. -Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as work collaboratively as part of a team to meet business objectives. -Ability to lift 40 pounds. -Close, distance, and peripheral vision; normal auditory function. -High school diploma or equivalent. -Experience operating and maintaining soil vapor extraction (SVE), groundwater capture, adsorption (granular activated carbon, ion exchange, etc.), In-Well Air Stripping (IWAS), and chemical oxidation (e.g., hydrogen peroxide/ozone, permanganate, persulfate, etc.) systems. -OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification. -Minimum 3 + years of experience in construction, equipment operation and maintenance or remediation system maintenance. -Will travel to project sites primarily in the greater Cheyenne, WY area. Roughly 95% of work is anticipated to be performed in the field. -Field activities may require working in specialized protective equipment supplied by employer. Candidate must be physically capable of performing tasks in such equipment. -High-level mechanical and electrical aptitude. -Attention to detail. -Ability to follow directions.

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Benefits

-Flexible to work outside normal business hours as required.

About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

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Security Clearance

-must pass physical and background check, with a satisfactory driving record according to company policy.