O&m Technician

Environmental Operations & Maintenance Technician Job Description

The Environmental Operations & Maintenance Technician supports field operations and remediation system maintenance across Florida, with a focus on environmental sampling, system operations, and regulatory compliance. This role combines independent remote work with field-based activities and offers the opportunity to contribute to diverse environmental projects while working closely with technical teams, regulators, and subcontractors.

• Perform soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling in accordance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct routine operations and maintenance of environmental remediation systems, including pumps, filters, and injection systems.
• Assist with pilot testing activities for remediation systems, including setup, monitoring, and data collection.
• Support oversight of remediation system construction and installation activities in the field.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors during well drilling, well abandonments, and excavation activities to ensure work follows project specifications and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate and detailed field notes, logs, and system performance records for all site activities.
• Support site assessments and underground storage tank (UST) closure evaluations in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Use field instrumentation such as water level meters, photoionization detectors (PID), and flow meters to collect and document data.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and environmental documentation by summarizing field data and observations.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members, regulators, subcontractors, and clients to coordinate field activities and share project updates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, including FDEP rules related to site assessments and corrective actions.
• Operate a vehicle safely to travel between project sites across the assigned region.
• Perform physically demanding fieldwork, including lifting equipment and working outdoors in varying conditions.
• Work independently in a remote and field-based role while staying organized and responsive to project needs.

• Hands‑on experience with soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling in accordance with FDEP SOPs.
• Practical experience operating and maintaining environmental remediation systems such as pumps, filters, and injection systems.
• Strong field documentation skills, including accurate record‑keeping of field activities, system performance, and field decisions.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors during drilling, well installation, well abandonment, and excavation activities.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for underground storage tank (UST) closures, site assessments, and environmental compliance.
• Understanding of FDEP regulatory framework, including Florida Administrative Code (FAC) Chapters 62-777 and 62-780.
• Ability to contribute to technical reporting and environmental documentation based on field data.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills for interaction with coworkers, regulators, and clients.
• Physical capability to lift equipment and perform physically demanding fieldwork in outdoor environments.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record suitable for regular travel to field sites.
• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification for working on hazardous waste and contaminated sites.
• Comfort working independently in a remote and field‑based role while managing time and priorities effectively.

• Prior experience working with an FDEP‑approved Agency Term Contractor (ATC).
• Experience supporting pilot tests for environmental remediation systems, including data collection and system adjustments.
• Exposure to remediation system construction and installation oversight in the field.
• Familiarity with FDEP processes and expectations for site assessments and corrective actions.
• Experience using field instrumentation such as water level meters, photoionization detectors (PID), and flow meters.
• Strong organizational…