Field Environmental Technician

Black & Veatch Family of Companies; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Family of Companies seeks an Environmental professional accountable for implementing and maintaining the company’s Environmental Procedures. The role performs routine, less complex tasks as assigned on field projects.

Under supervision, you will assist with environmental compliance programs, conduct inspections, help implement permits and spill response, and research best practices to improve site outcomes.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in environmental compliance or related field
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of environmental compliance programs for field projects
• Conduct environmental inspections and document findings
• Assist with implementation of environmental permits and plans
• Assist with spill response and clean-up efforts
• Conduct research and provide recommendations for environmental best practices

Skills

Environmental compliance

Inspections

Permits & plans

Spill response

Research

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Accountable for implementing and maintaining the company’s Environmental Procedures. The position performs routine, less complex tasks as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

With oversight by Environmental Specialists and Managers:

• Assist in the implementation of environmental compliance programs for field projects
• Conduct environmental inspections and document findings
• Assist with implementation of environmental permits and plans
• Assist with spill response and clean-up efforts
• Conduct research and provide recommendations for environmental best practices

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

0-1 years of experience in environmental compliance or related field

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This position will be located on a field project site . Project location is determined closer to the candidates start date. Must be willing to relocate for the job role. Must have reliable transportation.

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:

• Typical construction site environment:
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.