Environmental Technician

Job Description

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

GHD has a great opportunity for an Environmental Technician to join our Decommissioning & Demolition (D&D) team! This position is an integral part of our team and offers an exciting variety of work supporting hazardous materials remediation, safety oversight, environmental monitoring, and industrial hygiene activities in complex commercial and manufacturing environments.

In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead. We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways. As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

• Conducting inspections of large commercial and manufacturing facilities prior to decommissioning and/or demolition.
• Supporting and providing oversight during hazardous materials abatement and remediation, including asbestos, PCBs, mercury, lead, and other environmental hazards.
  • Assisting with contractor oversight/coordination during remediation and demolition, including:
  • Schedule and scope tracking
  • Waste characterization and disposal documentation (e.g., manifests)
• Maintaining compliance with project safety requirements and applicable regulations.
• Performing air monitoring and field sampling activities, including support for:
  • Industrial hygiene monitoring
  • Particulate and asbestos monitoring
  • Lead and silica sampling
• Supporting environmental data management including data compilation, review, and analysis.
• Preparing technical correspondence and documentation including field notes, daily reports, and supporting project deliverables.
• Operating in dynamic field environments with a strong safety-first mindset.
• Travel to project sites across North America (up to 40% overnight travel).

• Client engagement approach and stewardship
• Complex problem solving as it relates to remediation and economic decision making
• Balancing the triangle of Scope, Schedule, and Budget to produce the best results possible for our clients
• Diverse professional networks spanning the globe and multitudes of fields
• Opportunities to engage in a wide range of environmental and geographical settings
• Emergency Response Procedures

• H.S. Diploma or higher (Associate/Bachelor preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in environmental, safety, industrial hygiene, remediation, or demolition support
• Strong knowledge in specific practices including:
  • Confined space work
  • Lockout/Tagout and material considerations
  • Contractor safety oversight and compliance
• Ability to perform field work in remote locations and travel overnight
• Mechanical, electrical and computer aptitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Relevant certifications preferred include:
  • HAZWOPER 40
  • Asbestos Supervisor License
  • CPR/AED First Aid

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness Benefit
  - Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as:
  Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.