Environmental Technician I

Terracon Facilities; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental consulting is seeking an Environmental Technician I to perform testing and inspections on construction materials. The role involves working with various stakeholders, ensuring safety compliance, and providing technical support. Candidates will receive training and certifications to advance in their careers.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) and paid time off

Education reimbursement

Bonus programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent training.
• Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

• Perform various testing and inspection on construction materials.
• Assist with operation and maintenance of remediation systems.
• Conduct monitoring well sampling.

Skills

Testing and inspection

Communication

Field monitoring

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Field monitoring equipment

Job description

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**General Responsibilities:**
Environmental Technician will perform various testing, observation, and inspection on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel, and asphalt. You will communicate with Project Managers, client representatives, contractor’s representatives, and other key stakeholders regarding testing and inspection results. Tests are performed on building construction projects. Successful candidates will receive in-depth technical training and professional certifications as they advance in the position.

**Additional Responsibilities:**
Perform tests and sampling of environmental materials including air, groundwater, building materials, and noise. Operate field monitoring equipment. Assist with operation and maintenance of remediation systems. May assist with asbestos surveys, abatement projects, and Phase I preliminary site assessments. Transport material samples or documents to the lab for further testing and analysis. Tabulate and prepare data for written reports. Clean and maintain field monitoring equipment.

**Safety Commitment:**
Safety is Terracon’s most important core value! Terracon provides a safe work environment for our employees and safe practices for our technicians to follow. Incident and Injury-Free (IIF) is about care and concern for people. It is our personal and organizational commitment at all levels of the company to everyone going home safe to their family every day. We will hold ourselves responsible not just for our own safety and wellbeing, but for that of everyone around us. We will all develop a mindset intolerant of any incidents or injuries no matter how minor or infrequent.

**Essential Roles and Responsibilities:**

• Perform standardized and sometimes complex field tests as directed and/or special inspections as required.
• Calibrate field monitoring equipment such as PID or combustible gas indicator.
• Sample suspect asbestos-containing building materials in accordance with AHERA guidelines.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of remediation systems.
• Assist drill crews in obtaining soil and groundwater samples.
• Perform oversight and air monitoring during asbestos abatement projects.
• Conduct monitoring well sampling.
• Under the direction of a staff professional, perform complex field tasks.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

**Requirements:**

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience.
• Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

**Preferred Certifications:**

• Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operations.
• Other environmental certifications requiring experience and written examination will also be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.

**About Terracon:**
Terracon is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with over 6,000 employees across more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, we have specialized in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Our growth is driven by our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and career development.

**Our Benefits:**
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and bonus programs.

**EEO Statement:**
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.