Environmental Technician I - Pittsburgh, PA

MSCCN; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek's Environmental team in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an Entry Level Environmental Technician to support environmental consulting, including asbestos and indoor air quality work. The role requires some off-shift and overtime work, plus occasional travel, with a Monday–Friday 40-hour schedule.

You will conduct surveys, sampling, site assessments, and document field data while interfacing with clients and regulatory agencies to keep projects on track. Training and safety programs are provided.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree or 2-year Technical Degree preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to read and understand scope of work / work plans.
• Must be able to work off shifts and overtime and willing to work out of town.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Asbestos/Lead Based Paint/Mold Surveys
• Asbestos/Lead Based Paint/Mold Abatement Monitoring
• Asbestos/Lead Based Paint/Mold Clearance Sampling
• Asbestos Air Sample Analysis
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)
• Phase II/Subsurface Investigations
• Ability to compose and review field documentation and reports
• Ability to communicate with clients and regulatory agencies to keep projects moving and on schedule
• Participate in all QA/QC programs as appropriate and Safety Programs

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Reading work plans

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

BS in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is “On‑Site” at the location detailed in the job post.

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Environmental Technician I to join our Environmental team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the environmental consulting!

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Entry Level Environmental Technician will support the environmental business by conducting environmental consulting work. This includes asbestos and indoor air quality related work and more. This position will require some off-shift and overtime work, as well as occasional travel.

Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, can vary depending on workload,

What you’ll do:

• Asbestos/Lead Based Paint/Mold Surveys
• Asbestos/Lead Based Paint/Mold Abatement Monitoring
• Asbestos/Lead Based Paint/Mold Clearance Sampling
• Asbestos Air Sample Analysis
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)
• Phase II/Subsurface Investigations
• Ability to compose and review field documentation and reports
• Ability to communicate with clients and regulatory agencies to keep projects moving and on schedule
• Participate in all QA/QC programs as appropriate and Safety Programs

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree or 2-year Technical Degree
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Must be able to read and understand scope of work / work plans
• Must be able to work off shifts and overtime and willing to work out of town
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record required

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or BS in Environmental Science, Geology, or related field
• Experience in environmental consulting services
• Asbestos and Industrial Hygiene experience and license

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
• Ability to climb occasionally