Field Technician

Essel; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the environmental sector seeks a Field Technician to monitor and maintain gas migration control systems in Bedford. This entry-level role offers training and involvement in key environmental projects, providing opportunities for hands-on experience in mechanical, construction, or environmental fields. Responsibilities include operating analytical equipment and conducting field maintenance. Applicants must hold a valid driver's license and meet physical requirements for site inspections.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record is required.
• Related experience in mechanical, construction, environmental, or solid waste is preferred.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and operate various tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain gas migration control/recovery systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and field sampling.
• Communicate observations and data with supervisors and clients.

Skills

Ability to understand and follow regulatory requirements

Use of Microsoft Office

Ability to read maps and construction plans

Tools

Analytical and monitoring equipment

Electric tools (drills, saws)

Hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers)

Job description

We are looking for candidates with various experience levels who will be ready to make an immediate positive impact on their local communities.

We are looking for a Field Technician to service the LA area. You will operate, monitor and maintain gas migration control/recovery systems including gas well monitoring and adjustment, troubleshooting, and system repairs.

How you can make an impact as a Field Technician

You will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by:

• Properly operate, monitor, and maintain gas collection system on a timely and cost effective basis in order to keep systems operating and in compliance with various prescribed operating parameters and goals, including:
• Routine wellfield balancing and maintenance.
• Routine blower / flare operations.
• Condensate management system operations and maintenance.
• Surface emissions monitoring.
• Field sampling of various test locations including wells, probes, headers, blowers, flares, pumps, etc.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain various analytical and monitoring equipment.
• Perform maintenance activities such as greasing blowers, cleaning tanks, fusing pipe, and repairing pumps just to name a few.
• Collect and evaluate/interpret scientific data; Communicate observations and technical data verbally and in writing with supervisor and clients.
• Perform work independently or as a team member in a professional, productive and safe manner.
• Record and maintain daily field logs reporting data collected, field observations, actions taken, and recommended actions to be taken.
• Work independently after training is completed.
• Assigned a work truck that includes fuel and maintenance.

• No experience is required, however related experience is preferred. Related experience is mechanical, construction, environmental, or solid waste field experience.
• Ability to understand and follow regulatory requirements related to the work.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and read maps and construction plans required.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing is required
• Must meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck), walking inspection of improved and unimproved property, lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), hand excavation/digging (using shovels/picks), carrying and climbing ladders, operating and working from man lifts, operating electric tools (drills, saws, etc.), using hand tools (screw drivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.) and providing services under varying weather conditions.