Environmental Field Technician- Portland, OR

GHD Group Pty Ltd

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$32–$54 Per Hour
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Change Management, Construction, Construction Safety, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Driver's License, Environmental Impact, Establish Priorities, Fitness, Groundwater Sampling, Healthcare Reimbursement, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Multicultural, On Site Support, Performance Management, Physical Demands, Physical Science, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Purchasing/Procurement, Specimen Collection, Startup, Surface Water, System Operations, Team Player, Weight Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Becoming part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners, and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for? As a Remediation Field Technician, you will support a diversity of projects in challenging and unique settings. Working with the Environmental Contamination, Assessment and Remediation group in our Portland/Seattle office, this position offers a variety of projects throughout Oregon and Washington.

You will work diligently as an integral member of the GHD team to deliver meaningful information to our clients. You will interface directly with clients, engage with contractors, and be largely responsible for your own work, becoming a trusted point of contact for our clients.

Duties will evolve with experience, and no day will be just like the last.

In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Responsibilities

Provide front line operation & maintenance, start-up and troubleshooting for a variety of remediation systems such as soil vapor extraction and dual phase extraction.

Collect samples of groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, soil and remediation system process samples.

Conduct daily tailgate safety briefings, prepare field notes, and complete O&M forms/checklists.

Provide environmental compliance documentation and contractor monitoring.

Report/specifications production and regulatory standard interpretation.

Recommendations:

  • Advise managers how to apply a wide variety of existing procedures and precedents.
  • Solutions Analysis: Interpret data and identify possible answers.
  • Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures, and precedents.
  • Improvement/Innovation: Implement improvements and provide feedback on them.
  • Use change management systems and protocols to provide routine support services.

Health, Safety, and Environment

Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate risks and to safeguard the environment and the well-being of self and others.

Performance Management

Prioritize own workflow and ensure work is completed to the required standards of productivity, quality, and timeliness; use performance management systems to improve personal performance.

Education and Experience

Associate's degree in physical science, mechanical systems, or related field (relevant on-the-job experience may be considered in place of degree)

Minimum of 2 years of experience specifically in remediation and Operations & Maintenance

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong mechanical diagnostic skills and aptitude

Ability to work independently effectively and efficiently to ensure equipment is operating within normal limits

Willingness to travel for up to a week at a time

Adept at working with a multidisciplinary team in a diversity of challenging conditions

Ability to perform physically demanding work for discrete periods of time

Experience with general construction and field safety protocols and equipment

Ability to analyze field readings, data, and operating parameters to optimize system operations

Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Must be able to comply with GHD and our client's drug-free workplace policies

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and ability to prepare comprehensive reports

40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred

Benefits

401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service

Paid time off - Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service

Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee

Wellness Benefit - Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.-Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

Salary Range

$32.00-$54.00 (hourly) based on experience

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, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Join the Power of Commitment

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.

About the Company

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