Environmental Field Technician

Oklahoma Environmental Services, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Environmental Services is seeking an Environmental Field Technician to perform field data collection and related duties at client sites. You will work under the Field Services Manager, supporting environmental tasks and collaborating with team members in the field.

The role requires hands-on field work, safety-consciousness, and the ability to follow Field Work Orders, with occasional travel between company locations. HS or GED and HAZWOPER knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• HS or GED required.
• HAZWOPER certification preferred.
• Experience in field/outdoor environments and data collection.
• Experience operating drill rigs, skid steers, and excavators is a plus.
• Experience installing monitoring wells and soil/groundwater remediation.
• Ability to collect scientific data in soil/groundwater and building materials.
• mechanically inclined and able to operate equipment.
• CDL class A is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team conducting environmental services.
• Communicate with project managers and others.
• Conduct work in a safe manner.
• Support disposal activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Field data collection

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Questioning

Education

HS or GED

HAZWOPER

Field/outdoors

Operating equipment

Installing monitoring wells

Soil and groundwater remediation

CDL a plus

Job description

Position Summary

Field Operations entails executing those tasks and assignments associated with collecting data away from the office environment, overseeing the work of colleagues or contractors away from the office environment, and the performance of specific environmental duties with the express purpose of meeting the requirements of staff project managers. Most tasks and assignments are delivered in the form of “Field Work Orders”.

Oklahoma Environmental Services (OES)

Environmental Field Technician

Reports To: Field Services Manager

Supervisory Duties: None

Education And Experience

• HS or GED
• HAZWOPER
• Field/outdoors
• Operating equipment - drill rigs, skid steers, excavators
• Installing monitoring wells
• Soil and groundwater remediation
• Collecting scientific data - soil, groundwater, building materials
• Mechanically inclined
• CDL a plus

Accountabilities

Field Services

• Work as part of a team conducting environmental services
• Communicate with project managers and others
• Conduct work in a safe manner

Additional Responsibilities

• Support disposal activities
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Work Safely
• Take quality notes in the field
• Execute field work orders
• Calibrate/operate field instruments
• Maintain vehicle fleet
• Complete and support tasks under supervision of experienced field technician
• Read and understand Field Work Orders
• Communicate with project managers
• Collect information and data in a prescribed fashion and consistent with OES’ protocols and procedures
• Report “unusual” or “inconsistent” observations to project managers directly
• “Ask questions” if unsure
• All other duties as assigned

Teamwork:

• Participate in team planning, status, and other meetings
• Participate in team functions as applicable
• Participate in Safety Training programs

Other Requirements

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Occasional travel between company locations.
• Ability to use standard office equipment and computers for extended periods.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature of the work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties may change based on business needs. Employment is at will.