Environmental Technician I

Radius Recycling; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 64,480 - 72,800; Full time

Job summary

Radius Recycling is hiring an Environmental Technician I to implement company environmental policies across air, stormwater, groundwater, and hazardous waste management. The role focuses on field sampling, data collection, and regulatory reporting to ensure compliance and safety.

The ETI will assist with training, monitoring, and support for ISO 14001 initiatives while maintaining records, equipment, and permits across multiple sites. Travel to regional locations is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in environmental science, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two to five years’ experience with environmental regulations and sampling for air, water, soil, hazardous waste, and materials.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site fieldwork for sampling, monitoring, observing, and recording environmental data.
• Prepare reports and records required by regulatory permits, plans, or agreements.
• Operate and assist in pollution control equipment and metering devices.
• Deliver training on environmental permits, plans, and policies.
• Provide first-line responses to environmental incidents, spills, releases, and accidents.
• Maintain environmental records and prepare permit documents and submittals on time.
• Assist with ISO 14001 certification efforts and support environmental investigations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Written and oral communication

Regulatory understanding

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/engineering/chemistry/geology/biology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Environmental management systems

Environmental testing equipment

Job description

The Environmental Technician I (ETI) reports directly to the Environmental Manager (EM), or the Sr. Environmental Manager (SEM) assigned to their region and indirectly to the Environmental Operations Director when the assigned EM position is open. The ETI is responsible for implementation of company policies and procedural plans related to all environmental media, including air, stormwater, groundwater, solid, and/or hazardous waste. The ETI maintains Pick-N-Pull facilities in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, standards, and permits; and has responsibility for maintaining facility compliance with applicable environmental permit conditions.

This position has direct responsibility for conducting on-site fieldwork associated with sampling, monitoring, observing, and recording environmental data; and preparing reports and records required by regulatory permit, plan, or agreement. The ETI assists in the operation of pollution control equipment and associated metering and/or measuring devices. The ETI delivers training programs and requirements contained within a variety of environmental permits, plans and policies. The ETI provides first line immediate environmental emergency responses to incidents, spills, releases, and accidents. The ETI provides appropriate notifications to management and assists with site investigations and remediation projects related to due diligence activities and other identified environmental issues.

The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of environmental management, while providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, efficiently and in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. The ETI seeks to decrease the frequency of accidents, errors, compliance deviations and increase profits.

Pay Range: $31 - $35/hour

Essential Functions

• Environmental
  • Ensures all Company and business unit Environmental standards are strictly adhered to.
  • Assists in conducting appropriate training for site personnel as required by local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Assists in implementation of environmental procedures for their respective site(s).
  • Helps provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
  • Maintain all documents in the environmental binder library and on the electronic shared drive.
  • Maintain manifest document upload and file organization.
  • Operational Performance & Best Management Practices
  • Spends approximately 80% of time in the field to assist operations staff and other ETs in driving continuous improvement related to environmental compliance programs.
  • Assist site in preparation of ISO 14001 certification.
  • Maintain environmental records and reports.
  • Collects all Storm Water samples, operate the storm water control systems, and enter data into the CA online portal, SMARTS.
  • Conduct routine EPIP inspections weekly on sites assigned to other ET’s.
  • Assure compliance of all newly set rows of autos in the customer yard and conduct vehicle spot checks daily.
  • Assists in efforts to achieve specific waste reduction/minimization at regional locations.
  • Collects, evaluates, and disseminates pertinent information relating to environmental compliance requirements and maintains appropriate reference files.
  • Recommends changes in procedures, design, or equipment when necessary.
  • Assists, as requested, in efforts to develop, plan, and support environmental investigations, facilitate root cause and corrective actions identified.
  • Provides oversight and management of work performed by various consultants and contractors, as well as coordination with both in-house and outside legal counsel.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by their assigned SEM or environmental operations management.
• Equipment & Maintenance
  • Works closely with maintenance department personnel to ensure proper management of maintenance-derived waste materials and appropriate permitting of maintenance equipment.
  • Oversee the operation of the Gas Vapor recovery System onsite (if applicable).
• Inventory & Quality Control
  • Prepares and submits permit documents, reports, and records to regulatory agencies on time.
  • Maintains on-site records for all environmental regulatory requirements and meets due dates for all associated submittals.
  • Maintains inventory of existing environmental control infrastructure and their status regarding compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory laws.
• Special Projects
  • Performs special projects or other duties as needed or assigned.

Job Conditions

Office and active field working environment including collection of samples for testing, general information gathering, and project management at various locations. It is necessary to be able to walk/climb in active industrial yards with uneven surfaces and in out-of-the-way areas. Must be comfortable with heights. Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions and travel is required. Increased time spent involved in environmental issues at sites owned/operated by joint ventures and/or sister companies. Regional and domestic travel required. Position may have to respond to urgent situations on off hours and/or weekends and holidays.

Physical Activities Required To Perform Essential Functions

Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally; be mobile within an office and field environment; operate an automobile; be mobile to travel frequently by auto and airplane to local and regional locations; climb; negotiate uneven surfaces; sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time; keyboard for up to several hours per day; and communicate in a professional manner in person and by phone. Visual acuity for extensive reading, examining documents, conducting field sampling related activities, operating an automobile, and operating a laptop computer.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with preference for engineering or science background including environmental science, chemistry, geology, biology or sufficient education or experience in technical field work preferred or equivalent. Minimum of two to five years’ experience with environmental regulations and sampling for testing air, water, soil, hazardous waste, and materials. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile.

Preference for person trained or certified in hazardous materials handling, clean-up, or response. Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental programs and regulations with approved sampling techniques and procedures. Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, environmental management systems, and environmental testing or analytical equipment. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems; collect data; establish facts; draw valid conclusions in controlled situations; and read and understand engineering plans and specifications.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.