Environmental Technician

AECOMBeaumont, TX, US

job_description.job_card.variable_days_ago

serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type

serp_jobs.job_card.full_time

job_description.job_card.job_description

Environmental Technician

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking an experienced Environmental Technician for employment near Beaumont TX. In this role, you will primarily work with Project Manager to support remedial operations maintenance and groundwater monitoring projects at client facilities. The candidate will ideally have experience in general construction and environmental remediation / sampling. Hands-on mechanical experience and interests preferred (ex, pump repair, plumbing, construction, home repair, auto maintenance). Typical projects include groundwater treatment systems, soil remediation (in situ and ex situ), construction of support buildings / facilities, groundwater and soil sampling.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to :

Managing data and tracking operating parameters
Performs routine fieldwork (such as environmental multi-media sampling, operations, maintenance, and inspection of equipment) working under close supervision for the first six months.
Performs routine systems maintenance and operation tasks in support of project staff.
Various operations and maintenance activities associated with remediation systems involving extraction of hydrocarbon material and impacted vapor and groundwater, performing recovery system and well pump maintenance as needed, groundwater monitoring, and recording accurate field data for project team.
Other activities may include health and safety coordination, setting up and operating equipment, inspecting equipment and installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining proper project documentation.
Subcontractor oversight.
Working with field geologists and engineers on various projects at the site, facilitating permits, etc.
Position will require OSHA 40-hour hazardous site worker training.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.

Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record to travel between onsite locations.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

In order to receive a security badge at the client worksite for which you are being hired to perform services, you will be required to pass the client's background, medical and drug screening requirements, which will be done after you have commenced employment and is a condition of your continued employment.

Ability to obtain the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within 30 days of hire

Majority of daily tasks require moving and working in outdoor environments with uneven terrain and variable environmental conditions including heat, cold, dusts, noise, moisture, vibration, and chemicals to perform daily walk-throughs and inspection of worksite. Also, a portion of the daily work is unaccompanied in isolated / remote areas.

Position requires occasional work in an environment with moving heavy equipment.

This position requires frequent (more than 50% of the workday) repetitive bending / stooping, to take ground water level measurements, perform system bail downs, and to inspect and repair system lines. Power gripping / squeezing hand tools and levers to perform maintenance or reading of flow meters and removing nuts and bolts while replacing filters / pumps.

Position requires ability to operate office computer and field tablet to enter data tracking requirements.

Position requires frequently lifting, carrying, and loading equipment weighing up to 50lbs such as sample coolers and pumps without assistance and up to up to 75lbs. with assistance.

On occasion position requires working with arms above shoulder level and using portable ladders.

Position will include wearing associated personal protective equipment, including but not limited to gloves, safety glasses / goggles, safety shoes / boots, hard hat, hearing protection, face shield and fire-retardant clothing (FRC).

Due to the nature of this role, US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications :

Mechanical skills and hands-on skills

Experience operating full size pickup trucks.

Experience with various media sampling (soil, groundwater, and waste) and monitor well pumps / maintenance.

Experience with health and safety programs, and effective communication skills (verbal, field notes, etc.).

Current OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training / Refresher is preferred.

serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

Environmental Technician • Beaumont, TX, US