Field Technician I

SCS Engineers; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

ESOP

401K Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Travel Per Diem

Company Truck

Cell Phone

Job summary

SCS Engineers is seeking a Field Technician to operate and manage gas migration control/recovery systems in the San Bernardino, CA area. You will monitor wells, troubleshoot, and perform system repairs to keep equipment compliant and running safely.

You will conduct field sampling, calibrate analytical gear, carry out routine maintenance, and record daily logs. The role emphasizes safety, independent work after training, and a company-provided truck and tools.

Qualifications

• No experience is required, however related experience is preferred. Related experience is mechanical, construction, environmental, or solid waste field experience.
• Mechanical or construction knowledge is preferred.
• Must meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck), walking inspection of properties, lifting and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs, hand excavation, climbing ladders, operating and working from man lifts, using hand tools, and working in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain gas collection system on a cost-effective basis to keep systems operating and in compliance with parameters and goals.
• Perform routine wellfield balancing and maintenance.
• Run routine blower and flare operations.
• Conduct surface emissions monitoring.
• Field sample locations including wells, probes, headers, blowers, flares, pumps, etc.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain analytical and monitoring equipment.
• Perform maintenance such as greasing blowers, cleaning tanks, fusing pipe, and repairing pumps.
• Record and communicate data and observations with supervisor and clients.
• Work independently or as part of a team in a safe, productive manner with safety culture in mind.
• Assigned a work truck that includes fuel and maintenance.

Skills

Fieldwork

Mechanical knowledge

Job description

What we are looking for

A Field Technician operates and manages gas migration control/recovery systems including gas well monitoring and adjustment, troubleshooting, and system repairs. We are looking for a Field Technician to service the San Bernardino, CA area.

How you can make an impact

You will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by:

• Operate and maintain gas collection system on a cost-effective basis to keep systems operating and in compliance with different prescribed operating parameters and goals, including:
  • Routine wellfield balancing and maintenance
  • Routine blower / flare operations
  • Surface emissions monitoring
• Field sampling of different test locations including wells, probes, headers, blowers, flares, pumps, etc.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain various analytical and monitoring equipment.
• Perform maintenance activities such as greasing blowers, cleaning tanks, fusing pipe, and repairing pumps just to name a few.
• Collect and evaluate/interpret scientific data; Communicate observations and technical data verbally and in writing with supervisor and clients.
• Perform work independently or as a team member in a professional, productive and safe manner, adopting the principles of SCS' safety culture.
• Understand and follow regulatory requirements related to the work.
• Record and maintain daily field logs reporting data collected, field observations, actions taken, and recommended actions to be taken.
• Work independently after training is completed
• Assigned a work truck that includes fuel and maintenance

Qualifications

• No experience is required, however related experience is preferred. Related experience is mechanical, construction, environmental, or solid waste field experience.
• Mechanical or construction knowledge is preferred.
• Must meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck), walking inspection of improved and unimproved property, lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), hand excavation/digging (using shovels/picks), carrying and climbing ladders, operating and working from man lifts, operating electric tools (drills, saws, etc.), using hand tools (screw drivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.) and providing services under varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing is required.

Pay Range

USD $24.00 - USD $27.00 /Hr.

Additional Information

Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below. SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health, safety and resilience of communities — from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy, from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we bring a long-term perspective, personal ownership and shared success to everything we do. We live our values every day: We care. We are a team. We are tenacious. Join us and be part of a team where your work has real impact — on the world and on your own growth. As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• 100% employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
• Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
• Paid holidays, PTO, and Paid Parental Leave
• Safety footwear reimbursement program
• Paid training and all necessary tools and equipment provided
• Per diem for travel for eligible work
• Company truck and cell phone for certain Field Services positions

SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.