Field Testing Associate

Field Associate Role

You will conduct, to the highest level of quality, a range of field testing and sampling.. on the environmental impact of a potential source of pollutants primarily but not limited to factors affecting Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ). It may also include pollutants in water, soil and air.

You will be expected to use equipment such as air sampling monitors, microscopes, sound level meters, water pumps and lead sampling kits, to analyse and test specific areas for pollution sources. You will be responsible for the equipment in your care for this work.

You will conduct and report on, to the highest level of quality, a range of testing and sampling in the field, primarily but not limited to factors affecting indoor environment quality (IEQ). You will also be responsible for the equipment in your care for this work. You will be increasingly responsible for data analysis and development, on the basis of the findings, of recommendations as these also form key parts of our work.

You will be expected to prepare and present reports of the findings to staff and clients. You may also contribute to designing and implementing programs to monitor and assess environmental hazards and pollution.

While CETEC’s work is not limited to WELL Performance Verifications, the WELL rating system captures much of the scope involved (and CETEC happens to be the most prolific WELL performance testing organization globally).

CETEC is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified candidates should feel encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field;
Master’s degree welcomed; field experience preferred for San Francisco and required for all other locations.

- Exceptional attention and commitment to methodology, esp. when collecting and processing samples on-site.

- Demonstrated motivation and time-management as well as project management skills, as you will usually be assigned projects to complete largely on your own, with support always on stand-by usually not stepping in unless requested.

- Demonstrated ability to communicate up and down the accountability chain, raising and resolving challenges, and advocating for top-quality outcomes for the client.

- Proficiency in writing clear and concise reports, preferably on fieldwork, and preferably with samples available for review.

- Eligible to work in the United States and prepared to travel anywhere within the United States and possibly within the Americas more broadly. Most trips will not exceed 3 nights.

- You will be enabled to work how you work best, with the flexibility to work from co-working spaces or from home, but you will be expected to spend time at the San Francisco hub when required.

Direct responsibilities (training will be provided as needed):

Fieldwork:

· Understand the scope of works to be conducted.

· Liaise with client(s) to organize site visit time and access requirements.

· Competently source, prepare, use, and maintain all equipment required for fieldwork.

· Be on-time and prepared for all scheduled site-work.

· Collect all samples and record measurements as per the scope of works.

· Observe, photograph, and record site conditions as per internal guidelines.

· Gather information (from the client or from the site) to enable problems to be diagnosed and addressed.

· Escalate – in real-time – any questions or site issues.

Reporting:

· Accurately record the aim(s), objectives, and methodology of the project.

· Transcribe site observations, measurements, and results.

· Conduct quality control checks on all data entered

· Complete all job registers accurately.

· Log all samples accurately within the Foray Sample Register and send, when required, to the appropriate lab for analysis on time.

· Complete and escalate your draft report allowing sufficient time for review by a senior/principal within CETEC.

· Adhere to OH&S legislation at all times:

- Be familiar with your responsibilities;

- Ensure the safety of yourself and others at all times; and

- Report any OH&S issues to your manager immediately upon occurrence.

Broader responsibilities:

In addition to the direct responsibilities of your role, you will be expected to become an efficient…