Environmental Technician III

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Environment
• Work Location Model:
  On‑Site
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US
  - Borger, TX
  - State Hwy Spur 119
• Compensation: USD 22.5 - USD 30 - hourly

AECOM is seeking a Environmental Technician for our Borger, Texas field office. This field-based role supports environmental site assessment, investigation, and remediation activities by conducting inspection, sampling, and contractor oversight tasks. This position works closely with the Field Operations Lead to execute projects safely and efficiently, with a strong emphasis on data quality and regulatory compliance.

The Environmental Technician supports field execution by collaborating with project teams and promoting a strong safety culture. Candidates should demonstrate adaptability, a team-oriented mindset, and the ability to work independently in the field while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Conduct routine fieldwork including sampling of environmental media such as soil, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and air, utilizing standard field equipment and instruments for data collection and monitoring such as photoionization detectors (PID), soil‑groundwater interface probes, and multiparameter water quality meters.
• Perform environmental site assessments/inspections and basic calculations related to site investigation and remediation activities.
• Manage field sample chain‑of‑custody documentation, packaging, and shipping to laboratories.
• Perform operation and maintenance (O&M) on remediation systems.
• Oversee contractor field tasks related to site investigation and remediation activities.
• Support the coordination of field activities, including utility locating, surveying, and oversight of investigation and remediation projects under the direction and guidance of project managers.
• Accurately document field activities and maintain detailed, organized field notes in accordance with project requirements.
• Communicate effectively with project managers and team members to provide timely updates on field progress and safety observations.
• Build experience toward an Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification.

• High School diploma AND a minimum 4 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Pass a drug assessment and background check.
• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident; no sponsorship available.

• Equalized OSHA training: 40‑hour HAZWOPER (or annual refresher) and 30‑hour OSHA Supervisor training.
• First Aid/CPR training.
• Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC) and Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs: MS Word and MS Excel.
• Experience managing and tracking hazardous and non-hazardous waste for offsite transport and disposal.
• Experience working at an active refinery site.
• Knowledge of environmental sampling methods and experience using field equipment such as GPS, PID, 4‑gas meter, digital data collection.
• Experience performing independent field work and providing oversight of contractor field activities.
• Strong work ethic, problem‑solving skills, and ability to function independently while conducting field work.
• Professional technical writing skills and ability to effectively communicate orally in project reviews.

• No sponsorship for US Employment Authorization.
• No relocation assistance available.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.