Environmental Remediation O&M Technician (On-Site)

GHD; Guadalupe (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking an Environmental Remediation System Technician to join our central coast, California team. You will work on site with multidisciplinary groups to deliver environmental remediation projects and ensure high-value consultancy services.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in remediation operations and maintenance, OSHA HAZWOPER, and strong field documentation skills. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and hands-on problem solving in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in environmental remediation and restoration projects.
• OSHA 40‑Hr HAZWOPER certification.
• On-site field work and field documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide Operation, Maintenance and Monitoring expertise on a diverse environmental restoration project, with a focus on environmental remediation system including groundwater collection/extraction system wells and pumps, conveyance pumps and lines, and treatment system comprised of storage tanks, clarifiers, bag filters, organo‑clay and carbon vessels
• Field implementation of routine operation and system maintenance tasks
• Oversight of remedial contractors for routine maintenance items system maintenance including, carbon and organ clay change outs, and mechanical and electrical repairs
• Environmental compliance monitoring of treatment system and sampling of groundwater consistent with approved plans
• Responding to system alarms in person and occasionally remotely
• Documentation of all work in field notes, forms and electronic records

Skills

Operation & maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Regulatory familiarity

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associates or Bachelor’s degree

Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science

Job description

GHD is seeking an Environmental Remediation System Technician to join our central coast, California team. You will work on site with multidisciplinary groups to deliver environmental remediation projects and ensure high-value consultancy services.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in remediation operations and maintenance, OSHA HAZWOPER, and strong field documentation skills. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and hands-on problem solving in a dynamic environment.