Environmental Technician / Geologist

EHS Support, LLC; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Vacation Policy

401k with matching options

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Sick Time

Job summary

A specialty environmental consulting firm is seeking an Environmental Specialist to perform landfill inspections, maintain remediation systems, and conduct various environmental sampling. The ideal candidate should have a B.S. or M.S. in a related field, strong communication skills, and relevant OSHA certifications. This role involves travel across North America and the ability to work independently in a virtual environment. Competitive benefits include a 401k with matching options, generous vacation policy, and more.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. Degree or specialized training in a technical field preferred.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred.
• Excellent communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections and maintenance of landfills.
• Monitor pump and treat systems.
• Conduct multimedia sampling.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to think strategically

Excellent organizational skills

Familiarity with sampling techniques and equipment

Mechanical skills in troubleshooting

Education

B.S. or M.S. Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or Geology

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification

OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour Construction Training

Job description

EHS Support is a specialty environmental consulting firm that provides solutions to complex environmental, health, and safety challenges across a range of market sectors and industries. With experts located throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, we form long-lasting partnerships with our clients through a culture of excellence, innovation, work ethic, and integrity. We focus on hiring and retaining talented, motivated people who enjoy collaborating with and delivering value to our clients. Our team does more than identify problems— we provide solutions.

Job Description:

This job would entail performing the following tasks:

• Performing visual inspections and maintenance as needed of landfill for compliance with applicable permit conditions
• Operation, Maintenance, and Monitoring of pump and treat and other types of remediation and leachate conveyance systems
• Mowing and maintenance of landfill cap and drainage areas
• Multimedia sampling that includes proficiency in groundwater, soil, surface water, sediments, and air sampling.
• Remediation construction and drilling oversight on project sites.
• Waste management and tracking
• Work with data management and project management teams to ensure data is managed properly

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. Degree or specialized training is preferred in a technical field (such as Environmental Science, Biology, or geology) but community college or other accredited trainings may be substituted.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification and/or current 8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Annual Refresher preferred
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour Construction Training

Key Experience Requirements:

• Travel as needed across North America with the potential to work out of town between several days to a few weeks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to think strategically and intellectually and work within project budgets
• Excellent organizational skills
• Familiarity with sampling techniques, equipment, and demonstrate mechanical skills in troubleshooting
• Liaise with project team members and managers
• Work independently in a virtual environment
• Generous Vacation Policy
• 401k w/matching options
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Sick Time
• Strive for excellence, always
• Be open, honest, and direct
• Assume good intentions
• Trust coworkers, leadership, and clients
• Listen to learn
• Be accountable for our work
• Foster teamwork
• Demonstrate integrity
• Take pride in one’s work
• Live your personal values
• Provide a safe and health work environment that promotes wellness
• Have fun!

EHS Support is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.