Senior Technician - Geosynthetic Liner

Description

• Assist with the procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies for projects;
• Perform field and on-site laboratory tests on soil, geosynthetics, aggregates, and other materials primarily associated with landfill and/or waste containment system construction;
• Assist in the preparation of the final reports, work plans, health and safety documents, and the assembly of report appendices;
• Monitor activities on job sites to assure compliance with relevant contract documents (e.g., technical specifications, construction drawings, sampling plans, CQA plans etc.);
• Prepare daily and weekly field reports, construction schedules & progress reports;
• Assure project documentation is correct and consistent with company policy & procedures;
• Interact with project personnel (contractors, project managers, engineers & clients) and assist in cultivating an integrated team approach through open lines of communications and participation in work progress meetings;
• Perform tasks in other company practice areas including general construction services, environmental sampling, contractor oversight, or construction quality assurance activities, as needed.
• Provide CQA monitoring on several types of construction and/or environmental activities on enviro-civil construction sites;
• Observe and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the site-specific project health and safety plans and the company’s Environmental Health and Safety Management policies and procedures;
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Requirements

• Exposure to the execution of in-situ and ex-situ remediation projects technologies such as chemical injection technologies, pump and treat systems, and landfill gas recovery systems. (preferred)
• Experience working with and around heavy construction equipment and excavations on landfills, industrial sites, power plants, gold mines, and coal ash sites.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, including survey and topographical drawings. (required)
• Liner experience. (valuable)
• General liner installation techniques and respective equipment;
• Experience with the operation of industry typical monitoring and data collection equipment, including but not limited laptop and handheld computers, Troxler moisture /density gauges, scales, Elkins or GEM, and other equipment. (required)
• Ability to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk long distances up and down steep slopes and varied outdoor terrain in different weather conditions. (required)
• Familiarity with, geosynthetic liner, density testing, and concrete testing.
• Familiarity with landfill work and various other project sites, including use of surveying equipment and blueprints. (preferred)
• Strong mathematical background with the ability to perform calculations in basic geometry and use of algebra. (required)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word software programs. (required)
• Experience with multi-media sampling including soil, water, and air. (preferred)
• Availability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary. Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic. (required)
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50-100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Familiar with applicable environmental and health & safety regulations and regulatory requirements;
• Required to complete project related paperwork neatly, timely, and accurately;
• Practical field experience conducting operation and maintenance of mechanical systems including simple troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation, for business travel. (required)
• Experience ensuring field activities comply with construction plans and specifications and the ability to monitor several different types of activities simultaneously. (required)
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of four (4) years of applicable experience; or an Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college and a minimum of two (2) years of applicable experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in science, construction management, engineering, physical science, environmental science, or related subjects; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, Technical experience in construction services, geotechnical, environmental, or related engineering disciplines. (required)
• Understanding of the environmental health & safety regulations and perform work in a competent manner; and

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance