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.
Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of the environment, and we'll help you go all the way. Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond. Our pledge to you. Join GHD. Who are we looking for? Our central coast CA offices have an excellent opportunity for an Environmental Remediation System Technician . This is an opportunity for a rising individual to join a large, well-established organization with a culture that promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect. You will work closely with our highly skilled multi-disciplinary teams to efficiently deliver projects and provide high value consultancy services. This position is on-site at client project in the central coast region of California.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Provide Operation, Maintenance and Monitoring expertise on a diverse environmental restoration project, with a focus on environmental remediation system including groundwater collection/extraction system wells and pumps, conveyance pumps and lines, and treatment system comprised of storage tanks, clarifiers, bag filters, organo-clay and carbon vessels Field implementation of routine operation and system maintenance tasks Oversight of remedial contractors for routine maintenance items system maintenance including, carbon and organ clay change outs, and mechanical and electrical repairs Environmental compliance monitoring of treatment system and sampling of groundwater consistent with approved plans Responding to system alarms in person and occasionally remotely Documentation of all work in field notes, forms and electronic records What you will bring to the team Strong foundation, experience and proficiency in operation and maintenance of remediation treatment systems and environmental field work. Mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting experience Experience with county and state regulatory agencies preferred. Proven professional judgement, including identifying, assessing, evaluating and solving problems. Written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to concisely convey complex issues. Strong teammate, with the ability to work independently when required, collaborative in open sharing of information and knowledge with team.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent. Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, geology, environmental science or related field, preferred. Qualifications 5+years of experience with solid technical knowledge and skills in operation, maintenance, and field tasks related to environmental remediation and restoration projects construction experience a plus. OSHA 40-Hr
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Salary Range:
$34.00-$58.00 per hour based on experience #LI-KM1 Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD. Our Pledge to You At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. That's the #PowerOfCommitment Who we are GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
