D&D Sampling Technician - Oak Ridge, TN

RSI; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RSI seeks a D&D Sampling Technician to support environmental data collection and facility characterization. The role blends field work with office tasks, requiring travel and use of PPE in potentially hazardous conditions.

You will participate in waste disposition and facility characterization projects, ensuring data integrity through field logs and documentation while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Provides environmental characterization and data collection support.
• Role is 80% field and 20% office with adverse weather work.
• Support field mobilization, data management, and safety culture.

Skills

Field sampling

Safety culture

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associates or Bachelor’s in Environmental Science

Tools

Logbooks

Field instruments

Job description

Company Overview

RSI provides full-service environmental solutions supporting clients through all phases of cleanup, with expertise in regulatory compliance, characterization, monitoring, renewable energy, and project management. Built on a strong foundation of collaboration and a people‑first culture, RSI is known for being easy to work with and delivering results through long‑term partnerships.

RSI is part of a family of companies unified by purpose to deliver safe, reliable solutions to our clients’ unique challenges. We are committed to providing technically superior service, adding value at every stage, and leaving things better than we found them.

Job Summary

The D&D Sampling Technician provides support to environmental and structural characterization sample collection and office activities in the acquisition of environmental data. This position will require support to various waste disposition and facility characterization efforts to support waste management disposition alternatives. This could include, but is not limited to working in various active and inactive facilities utilizing power and hand tools for the collection and documentation of structural materials such as concrete, structural steel, wood, various liquids, system piping and equipment, asbestos, paint, drums, filters, various radiological materials, residues, soil, sediment, and other legacy materials, and inspections. Much of the work will be performed in facilities with radiological, chemical (e.g., beryllium, mercury), and other standard industrial hazards. Additional activities include but are not limited to: field procedure compliance, field equipment calibration, field documentation (logbooks, forms, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provides environmental characterization and/or support to field teams performing data collection activities in the support of various environmental regulatory agreements and requirements.
• Position is 80% field/20% office. Must be able to work in all field conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) wearing respiratory protection, field coveralls, etc.
• Perform pre-field mobilization activities with field teams, deploy to field locations and support end of day equipment and data management activities.
• Understand the purpose and processes of field data acquisition.
• Support and be part of an organization with a strong safety culture.

Requirements and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate company vehicles and be insured on corporate insurance (clean driving record)
• Ability to work well with others on a daily basis
• Ability to work in inclement weather on a daily basis (rain, snow, hot, cold, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of scientific/environmental engineering concepts, experience, and demonstrated ability
• Knowledge of EPA procedures (chain of custody, log books/documentation, sample handling)
• Depending on the project/customer being supported, some travel may be required

Preferred Requirements and Education

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or Geology
• OSHA 40hr HAZWOPER and Rad Worker II training
• Experience in environmental and facility characterization

Clearance and Health Regiments

• Have or the ability to obtain a DOE security clearance
• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening

This position requires a REAL ID‑compliant driver's license or identification card; or a U.S. passport as long as it clearly displays issuance date, expiration date, and color photo image. This is a mandatory requirement necessary for access to company facilities and/or for travel purposes. REAL ID‑compliant driver’s licenses are identifiable by a gold star in the upper right corner.

EEO Statement

RSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.