Ambient Field Technician

Onterris, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris, Inc. is seeking an Ambient Field Technician in Pine Brook, NJ to perform field air monitoring and data collection outdoors. The role emphasizes hands-on equipment handling, safety, and client interaction, with travel up to 50% depending on assignments.

Ideal candidates hold at least a high school diploma through a bachelor’s degree, with a valid driver’s license and comfort working in fast-paced outdoor environments. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel up to 20-50%; weekend travel may be required.
• Ability to work in industrial settings and outdoors.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Education from high school through bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, deployment, testing/sampling of air monitoring activities.
• Assemble, operate, and troubleshoot ambient air testing equipment.
• Ensure project preparation is complete before field work including cleaning, repair, and calibration.
• Practice safety methods and report hazards to supervisor.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients.
• Assist with laboratory, shop, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Travel up to 20-50%

Outdoor work

Time management

Independent worker

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma through bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

## Ambient Field TechnicianApply: USA-NJ-Pinebrook: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R8829# **About Us**At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.**A Day in the Life** As an Ambient Field Technician, you’ll get hands-on experience collecting data while spending most of their time outdoors in a hard hat rather than in a cubicle. The compensation range for this role is $22 -$25/hr., commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities: * Assist in preparation, deployment, testing/sampling of air monitoring activities* Independently and effectively assemble, operate, and troubleshoot ambient air testing equipment* Ensure project preparation is complete before going into the field; this includes preparation, cleaning procedures, repair, and calibration* Practice safety methods and procedures, and report all potential dangers, hazards, or unsafe work practices to the supervisor* Provide excellent customer service to all clients* Assist with laboratory, shop, and equipment maintenance## **Your Expertise and Skills** These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here. * Ability to travel up to 20- 50% weekend travel may be required* Ability to work in industrial settings & outdoors* High School diploma through bachelor's degree* Valid driver's license* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with proven time management and prioritization skills* Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision* Working knowledge of computer software, such as MS Office Word, Excel, and Outlook. **Work Environment and Physical Requirements** The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions. * Ability to climb stairs and ladders* Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day* Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions* Valid Driver's license* TWIC* Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen