Environmental Technician

Overview

WSP is seeking an Environmental Technician to work in the greater Cheyenne, WY area to support our environmental operations and maintenance practice. The ideal candidate has good mechanical and electrical skills as well as good written and verbal communication skills. Experience with operation and maintenance of environmental systems is preferred but training can be provided for the right candidate with mechanical skills.

This is a full-time benefitted position.

Location:

We are open to an individual who lives in or near Fort Collins, CO, Loveland, CO, Laramie, WY or Cheyenne, WY.

• Will work under the supervision and mentorship of a Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer.
• Will travel to project sites primarily in the greater Cheyenne, WY area. Roughly 95% of work is anticipated to be performed in the field.
• 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.
• Assist in site characterization and monitoring field efforts including collecting soil, groundwater and air samples.
• Perform accurate and appropriate data gathering and create clearly written and understandable daily field reports in support of performed field activities.
• 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, anticipating maintenance needs and addressing issues before they impact performance. Schedule tasks across multiple sites to maintain reliable systems and meet compliance requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in construction, equipment operation and maintenance or remediation system maintenance.
• Good mechanical skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to collaborate as part of a team.
• Good communicator to accurately detail and explain issues and concerns with equipment to team members and vendors through oral and written methods (in person and remotely) to support troubleshooting remedial systems.
• Flexible to work outside normal business hours as required.
• Ability to understand procedural manuals and execute work orders.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Must pass physical, background check, and have satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy.

• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification.
• High-level mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• 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 systems.

• Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Field activities may require working in specialized protective equipment supplied by employer. Candidate must be physically capable of performing tasks in such equipment.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Close, distance, and peripheral vision; normal auditory function.
• Must complete employment physical demonstrating ability to meet job requirements, including the ability to wear a respirator, as required.
• Completion of annual or bi-annual employment physical, as required.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation or other personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings. Expected Salary (Colorado only): $55,000 - $70,000 (Hourly $26.00 - $33.65).

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by law.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.