Industrial Maintenance Technician

Insight Global; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Field Environmental Technician to support environmental and industrial services at various sites. The role combines science, field operations, and hands-on technical work in real-world environments.

The ideal candidate enjoys outdoor work, is mechanically inclined, and applies scientific concepts beyond a traditional lab setting. Candidates often come from environmental, construction, utilities, or industrial maintenance backgrounds and must be comfortable with

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, Biology, Geology, or another scientific/technical discipline
• OR equivalent combination of technical coursework and hands-on field experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hand tools and industrial equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to safely work in physically demanding environments
• Comfortable traveling overnight as needed
• Comfortable working at heights up to 300 feet
• Strong commitment to safety and following established procedures
• Ability to learn technical sampling, testing, and monitoring processes

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental and chemistry-related sampling activities at industrial and utility sites
• Collect gas, water, or environmental samples using specialized equipment
• Operate, inspect, and maintain sampling systems, fittings, tubing, and related hardware
• Safely install, connect, disconnect, and troubleshoot sampling equipment in the field
• Document sampling activities, observations, and compliance-related information
• Follow established environmental, safety, and operational procedures
• Travel to customer and project sites, including overnight travel when required
• Work closely with engineers, chemists, and field technicians to support environmental compliance initiatives
• Work outdoors and at elevated heights as project needs require

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Outdoor work

Physical endurance

Safety procedures

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, Biology, Geology, or another scientific/technical discipline

Job description

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, Biology, Geology, or another scientific/technical discipline
• OR equivalent combination of technical coursework and hands-on field experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hand tools and industrial equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to safely work in physically demanding environments
• Comfortable traveling overnight as needed
• Comfortable working at heights up to 300 feet
• Strong commitment to safety and following established procedures
• Ability to learn technical sampling, testing, and monitoring processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, construction, telecommunications, utilities, environmental, or field service environments
• Experience working around pumps, valves, gas systems, piping, fittings, or mechanical equipment
• Prior field technician, environmental technician, tower technician, construction, industrial maintenance, operations, or manufacturing experience
• Experience reading technical documentation, drawings, or procedures
• OSHA, safety, confined space, fall protection, or related certifications
• Experience collecting samples, performing inspections, or documenting field data
• Comfortable working outside of a traditional office or laboratory setting

Day-to-Day

• Perform environmental and chemistry-related sampling activities at industrial and utility sites
• Collect gas, water, or environmental samples using specialized equipment
• Operate, inspect, and maintain sampling systems, fittings, tubing, and related hardware
• Safely install, connect, disconnect, and troubleshoot sampling equipment in the field
• Document sampling activities, observations, and compliance-related information
• Follow established environmental, safety, and operational procedures
• Travel to customer and project sites, including overnight travel when required
• Work closely with engineers, chemists, and field technicians to support environmental compliance initiatives
• Work outdoors and at elevated heights as project needs require

Revised Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Field Environmental Technician to support a leading environmental and industrial services organization. This position combines science, field operations, and hands-on technical work in industrial environments.

The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, is mechanically inclined, and wants to apply scientific concepts in real-world settings rather than a traditional laboratory environment. Successful individuals often come from environmental, construction, telecommunications, manufacturing, utilities, industrial maintenance, field service, or technical operations backgrounds and are comfortable working with equipment, tools, and outdoor field installations.

This role involves collecting environmental samples, operating monitoring equipment, documenting field data, and supporting compliance efforts at industrial and utility facilities. Candidates should be comfortable traveling, working at heights, following strict safety procedures, and performing physically active work in a team-oriented environment.