Environmental Technician

MedStar Health; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an Environmental Technician for its Mequon, Wisconsin office. The role involves performing groundwater treatment and conducting extensive environmental testing to support various projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong ability for fieldwork, effective communication skills, and a commitment to contributing to environmental solutions.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of applicable experience, preferably 4+ years.
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training preferred.
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct oversight of environmental remediation projects.
• Collect and document samples from various environments.
• Prepare daily and weekly field reports.

Skills

Fieldwork

Technical Reporting

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Monitoring Equipment

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Environmental Technician

Primary Location

US-WI-Mequon

ID

2025-3647

Category

Technician

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Remote

No

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Technician in our Mequon, Wisconsin office. The right person will be trained to perform routine groundwater treatment system and landfill gas mitigation system operation, assist with sample collection of diverse materials including, but not limited to, soil, soil gas, sediment, water, and air for environmental tests; conduct oversight of environmental remediation construction projects, conduct phase I and II investigations, conduct vapor intrusion investigations, provide neat, accurate, and comprehensive documentation of all field-related activities to senior level project personnel; and provide additional field and office support to geologists and engineers for a diverse private and public sector client base. The role requires a strong willingness to perform fieldwork, including the potential for overnight and weekend assignments. An interest in building a career in the environmental consulting field is essential.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Record system readings;
• Troubleshoot treatment systems;
• Adjust system settings;
• Conduct oversight of contractors and manage field operations that may include (but not limited to) installation/completion of soil borings, soil gas wells, sub-slab soil gas points and monitoring wells;
• Collect soil gas and groundwater samples from soil gas wells, sub-slab soil gas points and monitoring wells;
• Conduct oversight of contractors during environmental remediation activities (including in-situ and ex-situ treatments);
• Conduct field tests including (but not limited to) hydraulic tests, pressure tests (sub-slab), compaction tests, and other field tests associated with soil, soil gas and groundwater conditions;
• Prepare daily and weekly field reports, construction schedules & progress reports;
• Assure project documentation is correct and consistent with company policy & procedures;
• Interact with project personnel (contractors, project managers, engineers & clients) and assist in cultivating an integrated team approach through open lines of communications and participation in work progress meetings;
• Assist in the preparation of the final reports, work plans, health and safety documents, and the assembly of report appendices;
• Observe and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the site-specific project health and safety plans and the company's Environmental Health and Safety Management policies and procedures; and
• Perform tasks in other company practice areas including general construction services, environmental sampling, contractor oversight, or construction quality assurance activities, as needed.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). (required)
• Up to 2 years (4+ years preferred) of applicable experience; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, technical experience in construction services, geotechnical, environmental, or related engineering disciplines; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, technical experience in construction services, geotechnical, environmental, or related engineering disciplines. (required)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Applied consulting experience in planning and performing field investigations (e.g., drilling, well installation, soil, and groundwater sampling, etc.). (preferred)
• Experience with multi-media sampling including soil, water, and air. (preferred)
• Experience with the operation of industry typical monitoring and data collection equipment, including but not limited laptop and handheld computers (required); and Troxler moisture /density gauges, scales, Elkins or GEM, photoionization detectors, water quality meters and other equipment. (preferred)
• Practical field experience conducting operation and maintenance of mechanical systems including simple troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems. (preferred)
• Exposure to the execution of in-situ and ex-situ remediation projects technologies such as chemical injection technologies, pump and treat systems, and landfill gas recovery systems. (preferred)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word software programs. (required)
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, compute rate, ratio, percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs. (required)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic. (required)
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50-100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls. (required)
• Ability to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. (required)
• Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation, for business travel. (required)

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