Environmental Field Operations Lead

Are you passionate about environmental and safety protection programs and ready to join a growing company committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value If the answer is Yes! then we have an exciting Full-time career opportunity for you in Pittsburgh PA.

Who are we We are Montrose a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting measurement and analytical services and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers scientists technicians associates and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 135 offices across the United States Canada Europe and Australia and are approaching 3500 employees all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

The Montrose team in Pittsburgh is responsible for installing calibrating maintaining and operating field monitoring devices at various types of facilities in the Oil and Gas Industry.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

The Environmental Field Operations Lead position is responsible for scheduling all daily field assessments and ensuring operational and safety aspects of environmental monitoring programs specifically associated with upstream oil and gas operations. They will work closely with the program manager and project technical directors to execute environmental data collection ensure field quality control and will assume roles in both field and office. Utilizing their knowledge of various scientific disciplines they may collect synthesize study report and act based on data derived from measurements or other field observations.

The following list of duties are responsibilities of the Field Operations Lead.

• Participate and be engaged in the safety culture

• Conduct safety assessments

• Conduct QA/QC assessments

• Conduct Operational assessments

• Manage scheduling and daily assignments for a team of environmental field technicians which may include 24/7 operations during certain project phases

• Manage and maintain all required PPE supplies and equipment for field personnel

• Review monitoring data each day to ensure compliance

• Manage perform and review documentation of calibrations checks of monitoring instrument

• Perform all required quality programs written in site and regional quality plans

• Provide updates and reports to manager(s)

• Provide data and or reports for client per requests

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships through responsive communication and high-quality field support

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of safety procedures and safe work practices and adhere to all company and client safety training policies and regulatory requirements (including OSHA)

• Represent the company in a professional manner

• Maintain knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and standards

• Maintain and protect company and client confidentiality

• Participate in career development safety and maintaining required certifications

• Perform any other duties assigned by client or manager(s)

Ideal candidates will have prior field team management experience and a strong understanding of oil and gas field operations with demonstrated experience conducting field-based environmental sampling and monitoring activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a successful Environmental Engineering firm and will report to our office in Pittsburgh PA. This opportunity is approximately field-based position at sites in southwestern PA and northern WV. The successful candidate will complete several safety training courses prior to initiating any field activities and participate in a comprehensive safety and technical training program that includes both field and office-based components.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

• Understanding of environmental sampling and monitoring including but not limited to air water waste soil and radiation.

• Effective computer skills (Excel and Microsoft Office are essential) and proficiency with Android OS

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts that may require overtime and weekends as necessary

• Ability to perform in-field physical activities

• Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day

• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds

• Bending stooping climbing ladders and crawling

• Willingness to travel overnight up to 15% of the time

• Valid drivers license

• Preference will be given to candidates with an Associates or Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science Engineering Geology or other related science field from an accredited four-year college or university; related work experience in environmental sampling programs hydrocarbon detection and measurement TENORM emission testing or a mechanical background are also preferred but not required

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure with multiple deadlines

• Organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ideal candidate will possess 5 years of environmental consulting experience

• Experience supporting Oil and Gas industry is preferred

All candidates will be subject to background and drug screening including marijuana. Please note this role is required to be registered in an ongoing random drug screening program to meet client compliance requirements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact or for assistance.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team you can expect:

• Competitive compensation package: salary ranging from $65000 to $85000 commensurate with accomplishments performance credentials and geography

• Competitive medical dental and vision insurance coverage

• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match

• Progressive vacation policies company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career

• Direct exposure to our industrys leading experts who are solving the worlds toughest environmental challenges

• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues

• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need known as the Montrose Foundation

• Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership initiative and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.

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Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry citizenship disability or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

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