Field Services Team Lead

SGS; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

SGS is seeking an Environmental Field Services Team Leader to oversee sampling operations across NY, NJ, PA, and DE. The role blends field work with leadership, driving project coordination and customer engagement for diverse facilities and vessels.

This player-coach position requires oversight of Field Technicians, active field sampling, and focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• 3+ years environmental field sampling experience.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 lbs and travel within the region (NJ/NY/PA/DE).
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental sampling and field measurements at landfills, remediation sites, industrial facilities, and vessels.
• Coordinate the daily field activities, schedules, and resources of a team of Field Technicians.
• Interface with clients to ensure exceptional service and project execution.
• Maintain accurate field records, chain-of-custody, and regulatory compliance.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture with zero compromise on safety.

Skills

Environmental sampling

Team leadership

Client engagement

Project coordination

Safety and compliance

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. It operates a network of over 2,000 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

Field Services Team Lead

Are you a safety-driven environmental professional who thrives in the field and enjoys leading a high-performing team? We are seeking an Environmental Field Services Team Leader to oversee environmental sampling operations across NY, NJ, PA, and DE, supporting projects at industrial facilities, landfills, remediation sites, ports, and onboard ocean-going vessels.

This is a player-coach role where you will lead a team of Environmental Field Technicians while remaining actively involved in field sampling, customer engagement, project coordination, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform environmental sampling and field measurements at a variety of sites, including landfills, Superfund/remediation sites, industrial facilities, and vessels in port
• Coordinate the daily field activities, schedules, and resources of a team of Field Technicians
• Interface directly with clients to ensure exceptional service and project execution
• Maintain accurate field records, chain-of-custody documentation, and regulatory compliance
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture with zero compromise on safe work practices

Ideal Experience

• Environmental sampling experience involving groundwater, monitoring wells, drinking water, wastewater, soil, air, emissions, and composite sampling
• Working knowledge of NJDEP and other regional environmental sampling requirements and best practices
• Experience leading field personnel and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer-service skills
• Commitment to quality, documentation, and sample integrity through strict adherence to GLP and SOPs

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of environmental field sampling experience
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 lbs and work in industrial, marine, and outdoor environments
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the region

We're looking for someone who is conscientious, detail-oriented, obsessed with safety, passionate about environmental field work, and committed to developing a strong team while delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Compensation

The expected hourly range for this position is $27 – $32 hourly. This range represents the minimum and maximum base hourly rate we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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