Field Technician

Verdantas; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Technician to join their innovative team. This role involves installing and maintaining treatment systems, overseeing subcontractors, and sampling various environmental media. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities maintenance and environmental field experience, with a passion for sustainability and innovation. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and offers a flexible work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Your skills will help shape sustainable project outcomes and make a lasting impact in the field of environmental consulting.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of relevant experience in facilities maintenance or similar.
• Strong mechanical skills and ability to operate field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install treatment systems and maintain automated remedial systems.
• Oversee subcontractors and sample various media for analysis.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Troubleshooting Aptitude

Field Equipment Operation

Environmental Field Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Trade School

Tools

GPS

Data Loggers

Combustible Gas Meters

Oil-Water Interface Meters

Job description

Department: New England-Environmental Services

Location: Holden, MA

Description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose. At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure.

Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborate closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges. We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals.

Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of over 1700 professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.

Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions. At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace. Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference.

We are hiring an experienced Field Technician. This position can report to any of our New England offices.

Responsibilities:

• Installing treatment systems and implementing remedial technologies to address impacts on drinking water, groundwater, stormwater, soil, sediment, and indoor air.
• Maintain automated remedial systems that utilize air compressors, vacuum blowers, electric and pneumatic pumps, and various filtration media to solve challenging environmental problems.
• Oversee subcontractors performing a variety of tasks including excavation, construction, waste management, and well drilling.
• Sample various media, including drinking water, soil, groundwater, concrete, asphalt, surface water, sediment, indoor air, and soil vapor in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Operation of various types of field equipment (e.g., GPS, data loggers, survey level, combustible gas meters, oil-water interface meters, etc.) and laboratory equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Operation and maintenance of remediation systems, including groundwater extraction, soil vapor extraction systems, and chemical injection systems.
• Completion of field documentation in a timely manner, such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field reports, field notes, monitoring, and chain-of-custody forms.
• Review, understand, and interpret project plans, construction plans, and specifications, shop drawings, product data, RFIs, and change orders.
• Perform scheduled tests, observations, and inspections in accordance with applicable test procedures and project requirements.
• Assist with field testing to gather data for engineering, hydrogeologic, and scientific evaluations.
• Observe and document field activities and prepare construction documentation reports.
• Operate and maintain company vehicles, trailers, and equipment.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate's Degree, and/or trade school preferred.
• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in facilities maintenance, public works, a trade (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, construction, etc.), or similar.
• Environmental field experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical skills and troubleshooting aptitude preferred.
• Experience driving large trucks/vans, heavy equipment, and towing trailers is desirable.
• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 80 lbs. occasionally with or without accommodation, sometimes over substantial distances.
• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (aka TWIC card).
• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and First Aid/CPR training preferred.
• Capable of working primarily in an outdoor work environment and occasional office environment.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have own vehicle to travel to and from work sites.

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off + Holidays.

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet.