Environmental Technician II

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US
  - Niagara Falls, NY
  - Buffalo Ave
• Compensation: USD 27 - USD 30 - hourly

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AECOM is seeking a Junior Environmental Technician (entry level to 2 years’ experience) to support environmental remediation for an industrial client. You will work alongside experienced technicians and field crews to execute field tasks safely and efficiently, maintain high-quality documentation, and support operations, maintenance, and sampling activities. The site is located in Niagara Falls, NY.

This role emphasizes hands-on fieldwork and adherence to safety and quality protocols, with growth opportunities into advanced field responsibilities. The successful candidate will ideally have some experience in general operations, environmental remediation/sampling, and hands-on mechanical experience.

Field Operations & Site Support

• Oversee pump-and-treat system operations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance optimization.
• Sampling groundwater Influent and Effluent from groundwater treatment systems primarily for volatile organic compounds. Preparing chains-of-custody and sample cooler loading in preparation for transport to contracted analytical laboratories.
• Gathering and maintaining specified records of scientific data for the technical lead/supervisor, including environmental sampling, operations and maintenance, and inspections at client sites
• Assisting with calculations, setting up, and operating equipment (sampling devices and pumps), inspecting equipment and installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining proper project documentation.
• Driving AECOM-leased site vehicles.
• Mechanical aptitude to make basic repairs to treatment equipment.
• Overseeing and working in collaboration with client mechanical, electrical, and industrial contractors.

Health & Safety Participation

• Follow AECOM safety policies and Site-Specific Health and Safety Plans (SSHPs); participate in JHAs/tailgates and stop work if unsafe conditions arise.
• Use required PPE correctly, report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and applicable state requirements during all phases of work.

Documentation & QA/QC

• Maintain complete and accurate field logs, daily reports, equipment logs, photo documentation, and chain-of-custody records.
• Perform basic data entry and QA/QC checks for measurements and sampling results.

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate day-to-day needs with the site supervisor, project manager, subcontractors, and client representatives as directed.
• Communicate field status, issues, and material/equipment needs promptly and professionally.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 2 years experience
• U.S. citizenship (due to project requirements)
• Ability to travel to various client…