Environmental Technician

EnSafe; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EnSafe is seeking an Environmental Technician for our Bowling Green, Kentucky office. You will work on projects ranging from site investigations to regulatory compliance tasks, sampling environmental media, site inspections, and operation of remedial equipment.

This role offers diverse projects, collaboration across teams, and professional growth in a supportive culture. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, ability to travel regionally, strong communication skills, and proficiency

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Clean driving record is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical or industrial field.
• Ability to travel regionally, including occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to work in the field and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sampling of soil, groundwater, indoor air, soil gas, stormwater and operate/remedial equipment.
• Perform facility inspections following established protocols and document thoroughly.
• Independently schedule recurring sampling/inspection activities and coordinate with project managers across disciplines.

Skills

Clean driving record

Travel ability

Field work

Lifting 50 lbs

MS Office proficiency

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we'd like to talk with you about growing with us.
EnSafe is accepting applications for an Environmental Technician based out of EnSafe's Bowling Green, Kentucky, office.
As an Environmental Technician, you will work on projects ranging from site investigations to regulatory compliance tasks, sampling of environmental or health and safety media, site inspection and documentation, and operation & maintenance of remedial equipment. This position offers a wide range of projects in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration at all levels, a culture of support, and professional growth. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations.

Duties/Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Conduct sampling of various media (e.g., soil, groundwater, indoor air, soil gas, stormwater) and operation & maintenance of equipment (e.g., remedial, sampling, and testing).
• Conduct facility inspections using established protocols and tools, and maintain accurate, thorough documentation.
• Independently track and schedule recurring sampling and inspection activities, including coordination with EnSafe project managers in various disciplines (e.g., environmental, health & safety, industrial hygiene).

Skills/Experience

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• High school diploma required
• Clean driving record
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical or industrial field
• Ability to travel regionally, including occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to work in the field.
• Ability to lift fifty pounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills

• Environmental sampling and/or inspection experience
• HAZWOPER training and certification

Why Join EnSafe?

• Employee-Owned Advantage EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
• Purpose-Driven Work EnSafe's mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting - making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility.
• Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that "safety is part of everything we do."
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path. Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment.
• Challenging, Creative Work Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary: fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.

About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

At EnSafe, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.

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