Environmental Technician II

Who We Are

Quality Work. Quality Results.

Bay West stands at the forefront of the environmental consulting and remediation sector. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and our skilled team has driven us for over fifty years, delivering top-tier environmental consulting, industrial, and emergency response services. At Bay West, you'll be driven to innovate and make a real impact on environmental issues, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

This Opportunity

We are seeking an Environmental Technician II to join our team! As an Environmental Technician, you will be instrumental in supporting Industrial Service and emergency response projects. Your role will involve a combination of fieldwork, clean up of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, sampling and monitoring, and operating equipment.

*No prior experience necessary, we are willing to train the right candidate!

Your Key Responsibilities

• Effectively perform a variety of industrial service and emergency response projects, including tank cleanings, water blasting, facility decontaminations and cleanings.
• Provide field support for the rapid response and cleanup of hazardous and non-hazardous material releases.
• Conduct sampling and monitoring of hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.
• Conduct confined space entry in accordance with confined space permits
• Identify and appropriately package hazardous and non-hazardous wastes for transportation and disposal.
• Properly don PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) up to and including level A PPE, perform industrial services, doff PPE, conduct decontamination, and properly dispose of contaminated PPE.
• Use environmental and safety monitoring equipment including 4 gas meters, lumex, draeger tubes, etc.
• Conduct soil, groundwater and vapor sampling for laboratory analysis.
• Prepare daily diaries, reports, field sketches, post-incident closure reports of all project activity to ensure records are accurate and complete.
• Effectively communicate observations or concerns regarding health, safety, or work environment conditions to internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and in writing, maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor to ensure clear understanding and appropriate action.
• Assist with various duties within the facilities and shop including regular equipment checks, maintenance, and inventory; instrument calibration, facility maintenance, facility organization, snow removal, and other duties as assigned.
• Actively participate on an after-hour On-Call Emergency Response (ER) team - approximately one week every six to eight weeks.
• Deploy boom from spill response watercraft for oil spill containment.
• Conduct oil spill response tasks including use of sorbent pads, pom poms, granulated absorbent material;
• Participate in Tailgate Safety Meetings, review the Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) that summarizes the hazards of the proposed work, and follow appropriate PPE and other safety procedures.
• Provide field support for Industrial Services and Environmental projects as assigned and available.
• Provide support to the waste transport and disposal (T&D) team for both emergency response (ER) projects and regular waste T&D services. Efficiently organize waste disposal operations in collaboration with internal and external clients to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Properly maintain and train with ER and Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) equipment so that equipment is properly used and in working condition.
• Communicate with Project Managers to improve Emergency Response (ER) techniques, operations, and functionalities, ensuring Bay West sustains successful ER service delivery.
• Occasionally required to perform out-of-town projects.
• Occasionally required to work on a Saturday or Sunday.

• High school diploma or GED or 3 - 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record, required
• Possess fundamental knowledge of operating hand and power tools and understanding equipment mechanics
• Basic knowledge of small engines, pumps, and blowers
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Possess or have access to reliable means of transportation on a 24-hour basis

• Active OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and any applicable refreshers
• Confined Space Entry (CSE) training and certification
• Ability to operate the following specialty pieces of equipment with basic efficiency: truck and trailer combination (under 26,000 pounds), skid loader, spill response watercraft, forklift, product transfer pumps, drum-head vacuum, etc.

• Ability to function in work environments that sometimes include high heat; high humidity; extreme cold; roadway traffic hazards; on water (boat operations) and confined spaces
• Must be comfortable wearing a full-face respirator for extended periods of time
• Adequate vision and hearing to safely see teammates hand signals and hear warning communication in low light
• Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers (including reaching, grasping, twisting, pushing, and pulling)
• Walking on uneven surfaces & climbing stairs/ladders
• Semi-frequent crouching, bending, stooping and twisting, occasionally in tight spaces
• Sitting in a vehicle for up to three hours straight
• Working while standing during a 12-hour workday
• Frequently lifting up to 10 lbs. over an 8-hour period and occasionally up to 50 lbs. over a four-hour period
• Occasionally lifting 3-6" diameter hoses that weigh approximately 20 pounds over the head onto hose racks
• Managing a 55-gallon drum containing approximately 400 pounds of material onto a drum dolly, then moving the drum using the dolly