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Environmental Field Technician (Environmental Remediation) - Northern New Jersey (New Jersey Project Sites)
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An Environmental Technician assists with testing and sampling or monitoring needed for environmental clean-up efforts or projects to mitigate environmental pollution. Assists environmental engineers or environmental scientists. Collects air, water or soil samples, operates field test equipment and conducts laboratory research. Coordinates work at sites with contaminated soil or water, or hazardous waste clean-up sites.
$47,930 / year median in New Jersey
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Respirator Full Job Description The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Civil or Environmental Engineering Tech to our Remediation team, based in Northern New Jersey.Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.Position Summary:
Tetra Tech - Whitehouse Station, NJ has a full-time remote field position available as an Environmental Field Technician for Tetra Tech SWE. As an Environmental Field Technician for Tetra Tech SWE, you will be responsible for collecting environmental samples, completing operations and maintenance (O&M) activities for environmental remediation systems, recording field measurements and data at landfills and industrial facilities, sampling and inspecting landfill gas and liquids collection and control systems, conducting specialized testing, and performing maintenance activities at our Client's facilities. The majority of these facilities are located in New Jersey (and some in New York).Essential Job Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Plan and perform office, testing, or field assignments working largely independently. Plan and prepare for various work assignments, maintain field and test equipment, document field services, and perform field monitoring and analyses in accordance with Tetra Tech SWE-established protocols. Operate field equipment and construction equipment. Work at landfills, hazardous waste sites, contaminated sites, and/or other sites where heavy equipment, contamination, or other health hazards may exist. Assist with technical research as required. Provide construction services as required. Perform other assignments as requested by management. Implement and direct safe work practices on field assignments. Support management in project assignments. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Work effectively and efficiently as both a team and solely. Walk long distances, up and down steeply sloped landfills and outdoor terrain. Work in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions safely. Lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a non-consistent basis. Pass a company paid, baseline health physical and drug screening, as required. Workload may be erratic, though mostly 40 hours/week. Other duties as needed inclduing work on CAD projects, Database and GIS (the overall processing of field data in an office setting).Required Qualifications:
Minimum High School Diploma and 1 year of general working experience. Preferred A.S. or B.S Degree in environmental science or other natural science (geology, biology, ecology, etc.). OSHA 40 HourHAZWOPER
preferred with current eight-hourOSHA HAZWOPER
refresher preferred. Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude required Ability to learn and work with complex field monitoring equipment including but not limited to flame-ionization detectors (FIDs), photo-ionization detectors (PIDs), explosive gas detectors, water level detectors PH/temperature/conductivity meters, and other typical environmental monitoring equipment. Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions Ability to learn general groundwater, soil gas, soil, and air sampling techniques including applicable environmental and health & safety regulations and regulatory requirements. Ability to work on CAD projects, Database and GIS (the overall processing of field data in an office setting). Ability to be familiar with operations and maintenance techniques for landfill gas and landfill fluids collection systems. Ability to build and retain mutual relationships with clients. Some heavy equipment operation, HDPE pipe fusion experience a plus. Physical Demands (- required essential functions of the role): The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee will be subject to physical exertion and must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds on a non-consistent basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- The employee may work in the field for extended periods. The employee must be able to work in personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirator (on rare occasions) and must have physical clearance for PPE.
- Ability to drive and operate a vehicle.