Ambient Field Technician

Onterris Payroll, LLC; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking an Ambient Field Technician to gain hands-on experience collecting data outdoors in a hard hat rather than a cubicle. The compensation range for this role is $25 -$30/hr., commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect.

Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Experience working in industrial settings and outdoors.
• Highest education from high school to bachelor's degree.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong time management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to travel

Outdoor work in industrial settings

Time management

Independent work

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

High School through Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 $25 -$30/hr., commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

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

• Ability to travel
• Ability to work in industrial settings & outdoors
• High School diploma through bachelor's degree
• 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

• 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
• Ability to pass pre‑employment background check and drug screen

Company Profile

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients' resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.