Environmental Technician

130 Meadow Ridge Road, STE 26
Mt Morris, PA15349

Position:

Department:

• Operations Manager

Location:

• Will vary, depending on job location

Status:

• Full-Time (Exempt – Administrative)/At-Will

Purpose:

• The lead environmental inspector will conduct basic tests and field investigations to obtain data for use by environmental, engineering, and scientific personnel in determining sources and methods of controlling pollutants in air, water, and soil.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares samples for analysis in accordance with established protocols
• Conducts basic chemical and physical laboratory and field tests according to prescribed standards to determine characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials and substances
• Collects samples of gases from air emission points and collects other air samples and meteorological data to assist in evaluation of atmospheric pollutants
• Collects water samples from raw, semi processed or processed water, industrial wastewater, or water from other sources to assess pollution problem
• Collects soil, silt, mud, or sediment samples to determine chemical composition and nature of pollutants
• Prepares samples for testing, records data, prepares summaries and charts for review, and develops a report detailing activities performed and results received
• Sets monitoring equipment to provide flow of information
• Installs, operates, and performs routine maintenance on gas and fluid flow systems, chemical reaction systems, mechanical equipment, and other test instrumentation
• Assists with the installation of routine equipment and instrumentation
• Operates fixed or mobile monitoring or data collection station
• Conducts bacteriological or other tests related to research in environmental or pollution control activity
• Audits properties of samples collected to identify physical evidence of environmental releases
• Perform routine inspections to verify compliance
• Knowledge of SWPP & SPCC plans
• Prepare reports as required and/or directed
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Company management

Experience:

• 5+ years o f professional environmental controls experience required
• 2+ years of environmental inspection experience in the heavy/civil construction industry required

Licenses or Certifications :

• Valid state issued driver’s license required
• OSHA 10 certification preferred

Educational Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree from four-year accredited college or university with a concentration in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Soil Science or a related field of study is preferred; however, candidates with directly applicable project management experience will be considered in lieu of education

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere
• Ability to proficiently utilize the programs with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel extensively and for extended periods of time
• Ability to be a highly motivated, self-starter
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations
• Ability to adhere to schedules
• Ability to assess and quickly solve problems
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• P ossess considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental controls and best practices in regard to heavy construction
• Possess considerable knowledge of the uses of surveying instruments and equipment such as transits, levels, ranging poles, level rods, measuring tapes, EDM Total Stations and GPS Total Stations.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess strong communication skills
• Possess sound technical knowledge
• Possess commercial instincts

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required
• PPE includes but is not limited to: hard hat, task specific safety glasses, life vest, respirators, task specific hearing protection, task specific safety shoes (steel toe or metatarsal), and /or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and may change based on the location in which the work is being completed
• Ability to walk, step, climb, and otherwise…