Experienced Environmental Field Technician

NOCO Energy Corp; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,500 sign-on bonus

Job summary

NOCO Energy Corp in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Experienced Environmental Field Technician to join our field operations team. You will work in industrial settings handling hazardous and non-hazardous waste, supporting remediation, cleanup, and emergency response tasks, while following strict safety procedures.

This role requires willingness to perform physically demanding work, lift up to 50 pounds, and work 12-hour shifts with nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of environmental field technician experience.
• Strong safety culture and ability to work in industrial environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform in physically demanding roles.

Responsibilities

• Safely collect and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in compliance with regulations.
• Handle waste chemicals, oil, or sludge to designated disposal or treatment sites.
• Work at elevated heights and in confined spaces as required.
• Wear PPE and follow safety protocols at all times.
• Interact with customers to understand needs and explain the waste removal process.
• Support emergency response, hazardous waste clean-up, site remediation, and equipment decontamination.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety-conscious

Effective communication

Education

40-hour HAZWOPER

OSHA 10-Hour

Confined Space Entry

LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) certification

Job description

Position:Experienced Environmental Field Technician

Location: Buffalo and Surrounding areas, NY

Job Id:898

# of Openings:2

Position:Experienced Environmental Field Technician
Location: Buffalo, NY

Shift: Days and Hours vary
Compensation: $24.00-$27.00/hour, based on experience

Candidates with current 40-Hour HAZWOPER, OSHA 10-Hour, and Confined Space Entry certifications are eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus!

What We Are Looking For

NOCO is seeking an experienced Environmental Field Technician with a background in environmental remediation, industrial cleaning, spill response, vacuum truck operations, tank cleaning, or related field services. Qualified candidates should be comfortable working in industrial environments, following established safety procedures, and performing physically demanding work as part of a field team.

What You Will Do

• Safely collect and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Properly handle including waste chemicals, oil, or sludge, to designated disposal or treatment sites.
• Must be willing and able to work at elevated heights, including on ladders, scaffolding, cranes, or other elevated work surfaces, as required.
• Work in confined-space environments.
• Must be willing to remain clean-shaven to ensure the proper fit and use of required PPE.
• Follow protocols for the safe removal of contaminants, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, and suits.
• Ensure that all safety protocols are followed during operations, including the correct use of PPE and equipment.
• Participate in safety training, emergency response drills, and routine safety audits to minimize risks on-site.
• Interact with customers to understand their needs and provide information on the waste removal process.
• Maintain a professional demeanor while delivering services and addressing any customer concerns or questions.
• Perform tasks associated with emergency response, hazardous waste clean-up, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials.
• Ability to work during scheduled hours, with occasional work on nights, weekends, and variable schedules as necessary.
• Work in industrial settings such as factories, chemical plants, warehouses, construction sites, and power plants.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned based on operational and business needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish an employment contract and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

NOCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

What You Will Need

• 2+ years of environmental field technician experience.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER, OSHA 10, Confined Space Entry and LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) certification preferred.
• Experience with emergency response crews in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled environments.
• Ability to multi-task, manage shifting priorities, and follow through on projects.
• Excellent client interaction and organizational skills.
• Willingness to wear company-issued PPE, including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator as needed.
• Ability to work 12-hour days, varying schedules, nights, weekends, and holidays.