Environmental Field Technician
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance & Protection, Environmental Engineer, Field/Service Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Tetra Tech is adding an Environmental Technician position to our OGA team based in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Why Tetra TechAt Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.
Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position SummaryWe are seeking an Environmental Technician to provide support on various environmental projects in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico. This person will be responsible for a wide variety of environmental field activities. Candidate must be highly motivated; customer focused and work well in a team environment. Candidate must also have the ability to manage a heavy workload, travel, and be on-call as needed.
EssentialJob Functions
- Soil sampling activities
- Groundwater sampling activities
- Completion of detailed field notes, daily reports, forms and checklists
- Health and Safety assessments and audits of project sites and teams
- Quality, Health and Safety oversight of sub-contractors
- Other tasks as assigned
- High School Diploma Required
- B.S. in Engineering, Geoscience or Environmental Science degree desirable.
- Experience in environmental consulting or related experience preferred.
- Applicants should be fluent in the English language and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Applicants should possess basic computer skills, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently.
- Computer Skills must include Microsoft Windows Word and Excel.
- Ability to travel for field work primarily in southeastern New Mexico area and some overnight travel may be required. Field work will be primarily outdoors, exposed to varying weather conditions, wearing FRC clothing.
- Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds
- Frequently walking and bending
- Occasionally climbing
- Extreme temperatures; cold and heat, outdoor work, variable weather conditions
- Full-Time Position
- Monday thru Friday Travel with the occasional weekends
- Travel time required seventy-five percent (75%)
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
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