Environmental Technician

WWC Engineering; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WWC Sheridan is seeking an environmental technician to perform sampling, testing, site assessments and inspections, and assist with remedial options. You will also help with research and technical reporting, entry of data, and contractor oversight.

The successful candidate will be a self‑starter with knowledge of water sampling systems and environmental sampling standards. Travel is required, including overnight trips up to a week, and in‑office work may occur at any Wyoming WWC branch.

Qualifications

• Familiar with the environmental consulting field.
• Basic computer skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office and water sampling technology.
• Strong organizational ability and verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects soil, soil gas, sediment, surface water and groundwater samples.
• Perform Phase I ESA site reconnaissance visits.
• Provide contractor oversight.
• Inform project managers of field problems and help with solutions.
• Travel out of town, potentially up to a week at a time.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Scheduling

Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

Environmental consulting familiarity

OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER training (preferred)

Safeland training (preferred)

Job description

WWC Sheridan has an immediate opening for an environmental technician who will be responsible for environmental sampling/testing, site assessments and inspections, implementation of remedial options, assist with research, technical reporting, data entry and contractor oversight.

The successful candidate will be a self‑starting individual and will be given special consideration for knowledge of and experience with water sampling computer systems and overall environmental sampling techniques and standards. Out of town travel is a requirement and, in many instances, will involve overnight travel, up to a week at a time. WWC Sheridan branch will be managing this position, however, the candidate may live near any Wyoming WWC branch for in-office work requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Collects soil, soil gas, sediment, surface water, and groundwater samples.
• Perform site reconnaissance visits for Phase I ESAs
• Provide contractor oversight.
• Informs project managers/field leads of any field problems and helps with solutions.
• Above mentioned duties will require out of town travel and in many instances will involve overnight travel, potentially up to a week at a time.
• *Performs all other related duties as assigned by management

* These tasks do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of essential job functions and are usually less than 5% of time spent. However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job.

QUALITIES:

• Embodies WWC Engineering's core values (service, quality, and integrity)
• Responsive and results oriented in service to clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to plan, schedule work, and complete work assignments within established budgets and timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Familiar with the environmental consulting field
• Basic computer skills include proficiency in current version of Microsoft Office and water sampling technology.
• Strong organizational ability and verbal and written communication skills
• Self‑motivated, action‑oriented, and strong-inter‑personal skills
• Mechanically inclined
• Problem solver
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER and Safeland training preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• While performing the duties, the employee will regularly walk, stand or stoop; occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 60 pounds; frequently lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform duties outdoors and capable of participating in sustained physical labor such as extended hours of walking, standing, carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling. Ability to perform independently and in remote and/or rural areas. Use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity; carry equipment up and down steep terrain. Work is regularly performed for sustained periods outdoors in hot, cold, or inclement weather.
• The employee may be required to wear a respirator, which requires annual medical surveillance and fit testing. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment can be moderate.

This position will involve some travel (using WWC vehicles) and thus this offer is made on the condition that you have a valid driver's license and that you are able to be covered by WWC's vehicle insurance. This offer is also contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug & alcohol test. Please note that this is an offer of at‑will employment and does not constitute an employment contract between us.