Field Technician I

SCS Engineers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dis.

ESOP and 401K with employer match

Paid holidays, PTO, and Parental Leave

Safety footwear reimbursement

Training and tools provided

Job summary

SCS Engineers is seeking a Field Technician to operate and maintain gas migration control systems in the San Diego, CA area. You will monitor gas wells, perform troubleshooting, and handle repairs with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Assigned a company truck, you will conduct field sampling, calibration of equipment, and data documentation after training. No experience is required, but mechanical/construction background is preferred.

Qualifications

• No experience required, related experience preferred (mechanical, construction, environmental, or solid waste field).
• Must meet physical requirements for driving, walking inspections, lifting up to 50 lbs, hand excavation, ladders, man lifts, and operating electric tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain gas collection systems to keep them compliant with operating parameters.
• Perform routine field tasks: wellfield balancing, blower and flare operations, surface emissions monitoring.
• Field sampling at various test locations (wells, probes, headers, blowers, flares, pumps).
• Calibrate and maintain analytical and monitoring equipment.
• Record daily field logs with observations, actions, and recommendations.
• Work independently or as part of a team with a strong safety culture.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Valid driver's license

Tools

Drills

Hand tools

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 Diego, 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 $22.00 - USD $25.00 /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.