Environmental Field Technician

GHD; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking an Environmental Field Technician to join our US East Environmental field team in Atlanta (Buford), Georgia. You will support remediation and O&M projects across the region, performing field sampling, data collection, and equipment maintenance in collaboration with skilled engineers and project managers.

The role requires at least 3 years of environmental field experience, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel 100% within GA and SC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of environmental field experience.
• Good electrical and mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability and willingness to perform field work and travel 100% within GA, SC, and Northern Alberta.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus.
• Wastewater license in GA and/or SC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain groundwater remediation systems (mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, inventory, housekeeping).
• Perform field sampling of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and vapor.
• Coordinate with contractors, project team, stakeholders, and client.
• Input collected data into spreadsheets and standard formats.
• Adhere to HSE policies and regulatory codes; obtain supervisor authorization for exceptions.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Field work

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree in environmental field (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

Our US East Environmental business is looking for an Environmental Field Technician to join their field team in Atlanta (Buford), Georgia. As a technician, you will support a variety of remediation and O&M projects throughout the region.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of groundwater remediation systems, which may include:
  • Mechanical, and electrical, troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Equipment and chemical Inventory
  • Jobsite housekeeping
  • Performing field sampling of different media in accordance with applicable standard (i.e. soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, vapor, etc.)
  • Perform site inspections and system performance sampling
  • Collection of detailed field notes
  • Coordination with contractors and service providers and oversight of contractor activities
  • Provide support and oversight of other field activities as needed
  • Coordination with project team, local stakeholders, and client
• Data Collection and Analysis: Extract relevant data from information provided by others, and input it into spreadsheets or standard formats.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate risks and to safeguard the environment and the well-being of self and others.
• Operational Compliance: Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop and maintain excellent process or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
• Solutions Analysis: Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Perform basic tasks in technical troubleshooting, such as identifying evident technical issues with equipment and experiments and assisting in basic diagnostic actions.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• High School Diploma/GED required; College degree is a plus especially if in environmental related field (e.g., geology, wastewater operations, environmental science)
• At least 3 years of environmental field experience
• Wastewater license in Georgia and/or South Carolina is a plus
• Must possess good electrical and mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting skills
• Ability and willingness to perform field work and travel 100% of the time in Georgia, South Carolina, and Northern Alberta areas
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as required
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Valid driver’s license and clear driving record
• Commitment to Health and Safety
• OSHA 40hour HAZWOPER Certification is a plus

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Us

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

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Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.