Environmental​/Field Technician

Requisition #: 2021-9
Department: Environmental
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Position Type: Non-Exempt/Full Time/Hourly

Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants, LLC is seeking a motivated and experienced Environmental Technician to support environmental field studies and water/wastewater field sampling in our Las Cruces office. Duties for this position will include:

This position requires a general background in environmental field studies and a solid understanding of water/wastewater sampling techniques, and the associated equipment. Field studies and sampling may take place 2 to 3 times per week at multiple sites throughout New Mexico. Periodic overnight travel is required from time to time. Field sampling for water/wasterwater will include collection of samples and preparation of chain of custody and shipping/transport to laboratories

Must have working knowledge of and experience in:

• General understanding of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• General knowledge of soils sampling protocols using various techniques and equipment.
• Willing to support others in asbestos and lead sampling efforts.
• Direct knowledge in water/wastewater sampling protocols and using automated sampling equipment.
• Prior experience in labeling and shipping field samples and chain of custody procedures.
• Have excellent written and verbal communications skills; ability to work well independently and in a team.
• Willing to support other environmental field efforts including environmental site surveys and cultural resources surveys.

Ahigh school diploma, associate’s degree preferred or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two years of related experience and/or formal training as an environmental field technician. An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable as determined by Human Resources.

• OSHA HAZWOPER – Health and safety training (24-hour training minimum, 40-hour preferred)
• Able to pass medical screening
• Able to lift minimum 50-lbs
• Willing to travel (including periodic overnight travel)
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Hourly position
• Active driver’s license and insurable
• Ability to pass background check for access to secured facilities

Unofficial transcripts, including OSHA HAZWOPER certification (24-hour minimum; 40-hour certification preferred), will be requested upon interview. This position requires a valid driver’s license and drug testing may be required.

Email resume, references, unofficial transcript and letter of interest to Human Resources at  .Equal Opportunity Employer.