Environmental Field Technician | Grow into Project Lead

Actalent; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health care

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Field Technician to support environmental air testing, EHS compliance, and hazardous materials testing across client sites. This role is field-heavy, performing air sampling, safety inspections, and data collection from planning through reporting.

Growth toward project management is available for high performers. Responsibilities include sampling for indoor air quality, mold, asbestos; maintaining field equipment; preparing reports; and coordinating with clients and teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with air testing, including indoor air quality, mold, or asbestos monitoring.
• Experience with asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials testing and sampling.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and environmental compliance requirements related to EHS and hazardous materials.
• Understanding of working in commercial construction environments and large industrial facilities.
• Ability to work safely and effectively on commercial, industrial, and construction sites in a heavily field-based role.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on producing high-quality work and accurate documentation.
• Ability to calibrate and operate field testing equipment and instrumentation.
• Two-year degree or four-year degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Certifications such as Asbestos Inspector / Air Monitoring, Lead Risk Assessor, or OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, remediation, and mold-related work.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental air sampling, including indoor air quality, mold, and asbestos monitoring at commercial, industrial, and construction sites.
• Conduct environmental health and safety (EHS) testing and inspections to help ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable environmental standards.
• Collect, label, and document samples for hazardous materials testing, including asbestos, lead-based paint, and other hazardous building materials.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain field equipment and instrumentation used for air testing, exposure monitoring, and site evaluations.
• Prepare accurate, detailed field reports and documentation, including test results, site observations, and compliance findings.
• Assist in planning and executing environmental testing projects, including scheduling site visits and organizing equipment and resources.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to support site activities and ensure clear communication of testing requirements and findings.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and compliance requirements to help ensure projects stay on schedule and meet regulatory expectations.
• Support environmental compliance monitoring, exposure tracking, and site safety evaluations as part of ongoing EHS programs.
• Contribute to remediation and environmental compliance efforts by providing reliable field data and observations to project teams.

Skills

Air testing experience

OSHA compliance knowledge

Safety on construction sites

Calibrate field equipment

Client communication

Documentation accuracy

PPE adherence

Environmental testing

Education

2-year degree or 4-year degree in environmental/civil/construction

Tools

Air sampling equipment

Field instrumentation

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Field Technician to support environmental air testing, EHS compliance, and hazardous materials testing across client sites. This role is field-heavy, performing air sampling, safety inspections, and data collection from planning through reporting.

Growth toward project management is available for high performers. Responsibilities include sampling for indoor air quality, mold, asbestos; maintaining field equipment; preparing reports; and coordinating with clients and teams.