Ambient Senior Field Technician

LE002 Onterris Payroll, LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris seeks an Ambient Senior Field Technician to collect data outdoors and support air monitoring activities. You will deploy equipment, test and sample, and ensure field procedures are completed safely and efficiently.

The role requires travel 20-50% (some weekends), a driver’s license, and MS Office proficiency. A high school diploma through a bachelor’s degree is acceptable, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel 20-50%, including weekends.
• TWIC credential or eligibility required.
• Experience working in industrial outdoors settings.
• Strong time management and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Travel 20-50%

TWIC

Outdoor work

Time management

Independent work

Fast-paced environment

Documentation

Education

High School diploma through bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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 Senior Field Technician, you’ll get hands‑on experience collecting data while spending most of their time outdoors in a hardhat rather than in a cubicle.

Compensation

The compensation range for this role is $24 to $28/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

Expertise and Skills

• Ability to travel 20-50% including some weekends
• TWIC
• 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.
• Provide technical support to remotely‑based field technicians to troubleshoot and resolve problems and equipment fault conditions
• Document all activities (e.g., repairs, maintenance, non‑conformance events, QA audits, etc.)

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day
• Ability to pass pre‑employment background check & drug screen
• Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions

Company Information

#INDONT 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 Employer

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.

Culture and Testimonials

“Working with inspiring coworkers and clients across the globe over the past five years has been incredibly rewarding. Their passion motivates me to improve our client experience and work that I deliver.” - Erin Peck, Emissions Services

“There are not many places where a toxicologist can be boots‑on‑the‑ground at an environmental emergency one day and deep in a human health risk assessment or litigation the next, but this company is one of them, and honestly, that breadth is what makes me love the work. We are a team of scientists with a broad range of talents and experiences who genuinely take the mission to heart, because protecting people and communities from chemical hazards is not abstract here; it is exactly why we show up every day. The culture reflects that shared commitment in the best way: collaborative, rigorous, and truly motivated by the impact we make together.” - Andre Richardson, Consulting

“I knew my position here would be more than just a job. Every day is a new, exciting challenge to solve, and I get to go home knowing that the work I am doing is having a positive impact on the world.” - J Esteves, R&D