Environmental Technician
Environmental Technician
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Job Description
At GHD we dont just believe in the power of commitment we live and breathe it every day.
Thats why we pledge to empower all of 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.
Who are we looking for
GHD has a great opportunity for an Environmental Technicianto work with our Contaminated Assessment Remediation (CAR) group based out of our St. Paul Minnesota office. This position is an integral part of our environmental services group and requires a diversearray of responsibilities and tasks to accomplish the objectives of the this role you will perform a number of routine tasks following set procedures in the field of Environmental problem-solving ability and mechanical aptitude are required.
Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Monitoring:Perform a wide variety of field duties for environmental projects including inspection monitoring operation and maintenance of remediation/mitigation systems water level measurement and contractor oversight.
- Environmental Sampling:Conduct sampling and monitoring for various media and constituents of concern by following established procedures.
- Fieldwork:Travel to perform field work at project sites (approximately 90% field 10% office). Overnight travel is expected up to 50% of the time while other project sites are local. There are opportunities for regional travel or to support environmental emergencies/emergency responses (ER). Must have a valid drivers license clean driving record and reside near our St. Paul Minnesota office.
- Health Safety and Environment:Follow a range of mandatory work instructions (includinguseofpersonalprotectionequipmentwhererelevant)tosafeguardthe environment and the well-being of self and others.
- DataCollectionandAnalysis:Performbasicdataentrytasksincludingdataverification.
- Technical Troubleshooting:Perform basic tasks in technical troubleshooting such as identifying evident technical issues with equipment and assisting in basic diagnostic actions.
- Improvement/Innovation:Acceptchangesatworkandprovidesupportwhenasked.
- Performance Management:Complete allocated work to the required standards of qualityandtimeliness;useperformancemanagementsystemstoimprovepersonal performance.
What you will bring to the team:
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
- Candidate must live within one-hour drive time from GHDs St. Paul office or willing to relocate
- Must have a valid drivers license anda clean driving record
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER is a plus
- Commitment to safety utilizing a behavior-based safety culture in all aspects of the job
- Ability to work extended hours and travel out of town
- Physically capable of working in non-ideal conditions such as hot/cold temperatures wet weather outside and around loud equipment traversing rough terrains and ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Ability to be a self-starter flexible team player willing and able to work on a wide variety of tasks with minimal supervision in a drug-free workplace
- Ability to analyze field readings data and operating parameters to optimize system operations
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience
- Soundexperienceandunderstandingofmechanical and/or electrical systems
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As a multicultural organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race color religion genetic information national origin sex (including same sex) sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age disability or handicap citizenship status service member status or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full Time
