Environmental Technician I

ZipRecruiter; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Environmental Technician to conduct field activities ensuring environmental compliance. The role involves various responsibilities, including managing compliance tasks, sampling, and inspections across waste, water, air, and remediation areas. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in a relevant field and experience with environmental concepts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in relevant fields; strong chemistry knowledge preferred.
• Experience with environmental concepts preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field activities to meet environmental compliance standards.
• Manage Leak Detection and Repair Program, conduct emission testing.
• Perform inspections and audits for storage tanks.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in sciences, environmental, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Environmental Technician

Compensation: Full-time, Non-Exempt (NE27) commensurate with experience

Company Info

ARG is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America, dating back to 1881. Privately held, the company offers competitive pay, generous benefits, and a supportive culture of growth and learning. Benefits include a 401k with company matching contributions and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for qualified employees, sharing in the company's profits.

Position Description

This role involves conducting field activities to meet environmental compliance standards across disciplines such as waste, water, air, spill prevention (SPCC), storage tanks, and remediation. Key duties include sampling, calibration, data collection, and record keeping to demonstrate compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The position also involves some administrative tasks like data entry and file maintenance under minimal supervision.

Scope & Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Air: Managing the Leak Detection and Repair Program, sampling for fuel, flare gas, benzene fence line monitoring, conducting emission testing, and inspecting storage tanks.
• Storage Tanks: Performing inspections and auditing permits.
• Water: Sampling, reporting, and compliance documentation.
• Waste: Inspections and waste transportation coordination.
• Remediation: Monitoring wells, conducting inspections, and system maintenance.
• Spill Prevention & Control: Equipment inspections and spill containment monitoring.
• General: Maintenance requests, emergency response participation, and other duties as assigned.

Education & Qualifications

• Associate degree in sciences, environmental, or related fields; strong chemistry knowledge desirable.
• Experience with environmental concepts preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other relevant software.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Competencies & Performance Areas

• Managing compliance tasks and deadlines.
• Certification in EPA Method 9 and HazMat handling/training.
• Understanding of regulations and policies.
• Effective communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Completion of mandated training programs.

Physical & Cognitive Demands

Cognitive: Meeting deadlines, attention, independent work, judgment, teamwork, reading, troubleshooting.

Physical: Seeing, hearing, speaking, sitting, walking, climbing, reaching, lifting (up to 50 lbs), working in confined or elevated spaces, in extreme temperatures, with hazardous materials. Overtime, shift work, and travel may be required.

Additional Notes

This position emphasizes safety and quality, adhering to safety policies and promoting a zero-incident environment. Compliance with Process Safety Management and Refinery Conduct of Operations is critical. The company maintains an ISO-certified Quality Management System. Ongoing training and mentoring are integral to the culture.

This is an external and internal recruitment process. Selection is based on qualifications and interview performance. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request.

EEO Employer – For accommodations, contact Human Resources at 814-368-1215