Environmental Technician
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Job Location:
Santa Maria, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
What we are looking for
Join SCS Engineers as an Environmental Technician!
Are you ready to build a rewarding career in environmental consulting SCS Engineers is seeking a motivated Environmental Technician to support a wide range of projects in environmental assessment monitoring sampling inspection research data management reporting and design support. Youll contribute to impactful work across municipal solid waste landfills electric utilities brownfield redevelopment and petroleum tank projects.
Depending on your assignment you may specialize in certain areas of environmental work or receive cross-training in multiple disciplines. Youll collaborate closely with your supervisor and Project/Task Managers on both ongoing and new projects ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and to high standards.
This role offers a mix of fieldwork and office-based assignments providing you with diverse experience and the opportunity to learn all facets of environmental consulting. Were looking for candidates with a strong desire to grow professionally; youll receive comprehensive training to help you advance your skills and knowledge in the field.
Take the next step in your career and make a real impact on the environment with SCS Engineers!
How you can make an impact
- Record data during field work which could include but not be limited to: soil characteristics groundwater or surface water data meteorological conditions compliance information waste characterization data and/or summaries of visual observations through photographic and written field logs in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Prepare defined sections of environmental assessment compliance monitoring or other project or task documents including text tabulated data charts graphs sketches and/or figures.
- Collect samples from hazardous and non-hazardous sites including: soil air surface water groundwater waste and landfill gas and properly ship or transport those samples to the appropriate laboratory or testing location.
- Assist other staff in overseeing drilling activities involving probe and well installation borehole logging well development well construction monitoring and sampling.
- Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of pumps and other equipment.
- Oversight of SCS and/or client subcontractors.
- Calibrate maintain test troubleshoot order and organize field equipment.
- Perform repairs of field equipment and/or arrange for repair with vendor.
- Conduct and document construction quality assurance observations and similar construction inspections for compliance with design plans specification and construction documents.
- Complete quality control reviews on work products (reports design plans calculations data etc.) prior to submission to the Project or Task Manager.
- Work with the Project or Task Manager to coordinate with contractors subcontractors and clients as directed.
- Compile data and assist with preparing portions of reports progressing toward the ability to prepare complete reports such as: environmental site assessment emissions monitoring groundwater/soil investigation compliance and other project reporting.
- Assist in the preparation of permit applications and/or regulatory agency submittals and responses with supporting documentation as requested including research of regulatory requirements.
- Compile data and prepare basic calculations for reports and in support of design documents or other studies as requested.
- Prepare short form site specific health and safety plans as requested.
- Participate in health and safety training as required.
- Local and overnight travel. Travel can range from 50% to 90% of the time.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in environmental science related field preferred.
- No experience required but environmental fieldwork preferred.
- Intermediate skills in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook etc.).
- Basic understanding of scientific concepts including: physics statistics chemistry mathematics and geosciences.
- Ability to use basic hand and power tools such as hammer screwdriver drill saws-all etc.
- Ability to travel and be in the field during varied weather conditions as directed by supervisor or project manager.
- Ability to perform fieldwork including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods of time required.
- Completion of (or willingness to complete) a 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training required.
- Valid drivers license with a driving record in good standing required.
Pay Range
USD $20.00 - USD $26.00 /Hr.
Additional Information
Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors including relevant experience internal pay equity and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner which are listed below.
Whether its reducing methane emissions at agricultural facilities and landfills repurposing contaminated properties producing alternative energy or sequestering carbon weve been focused on finding smart climate solutions and improving the natural environment since our inception over 55 years ago. Join our 100% employee-owned firm and start creating your own legacy.
As a growing firm we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package including:
Medical Dental Vision Life and Disability Insurance
100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
Annual Bonus Program
Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
Paid holidays PTO and Paid Parental Leave
SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran or disabled status.
If you have questions difficulty using our online system and/or you need an accommodation due to a disability then please contact us about your interest in employment at
Whether its reducing methane emissions at agricultural facilities and landfills repurposing contaminated properties producing alternative energy or sequestering carbon weve been focused on finding smart climate solutions and improving the natural environment since our inception over 55 years ago. Join our 100% employee-owned firm and start creating your own legacy.
As a growing firm we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package including:
Medical Dental Vision Life and Disability Insurance
100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
Annual Bonus Program
Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
Paid holidays PTO and Paid Parental Leave
SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran or disabled status.
If you have questions difficulty using our online system and/or you need an accommodation due to a disability then please contact us about your interest in employment at
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Asbestos Abatement
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Environmental Services
- Industrial Maintenance
- Cleaning Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- OSHA
- EPA
- Excavator
- EHS
- Troubleshooting
