Environmental Technician I - Field Compliance & Testing

Port Townsend Paper Company; Port Townsend (WA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

9 holidays and 1 personal holiday day

Retirement plan with 4% match + 2%追加

Job summary

Port Townsend Paper Company is seeking an Environmental Technician I to join our on-site environmental team in Port Townsend, WA. This entry-level role supports routine inspections, sampling, laboratory testing, data analysis, and reporting to ensure permit compliance and prompt resolution of environmental issues.

The position reports to the Environmental Manager and offers growth to Technician II/III as experience develops.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; coursework or training in environmental science, chemistry, or laboratory methods preferred.
• Experience or familiarity with environmental compliance, laboratory work, or industrial operations is favored.
• Strong quantitative, organizational, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental compliance inspections required by permits, plans, procedures, and regulatory programs.
• Perform NPDES/BMP inspections and document findings with appropriate corrective actions.
• Carry out SPCC, NCG/Condensate inspections and tracking of deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Support odor investigations and community complaint responses, documenting observations and weather conditions.
• Prepare and maintain waste characterization and profiling documentation for offsite disposal or treatment.
• Assist with training and cross-training to maintain regulatory compliance and safety certifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Sampling & testing

Recordkeeping

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma

Environmental science/chemistry coursework

Job description

Port Townsend Paper Company is seeking an Environmental Technician I to join our on-site environmental team in Port Townsend, WA. This entry-level role supports routine inspections, sampling, laboratory testing, data analysis, and reporting to ensure permit compliance and prompt resolution of environmental issues.

The position reports to the Environmental Manager and offers growth to Technician II/III as experience develops.