Mid-Level Environmental Field Technician

Jacobs; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Stock purchase plan

Legally mandated benefits

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Technician based in Midland, TX, performing field-focused environmental tasks for oil and gas facilities across Texas and New Mexico. The role blends field work (90%) with light office tasks (10%), emphasizing safety and accurate documentation for project teams.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in the field, HAZWOPER certification, valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of equivalent field experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office-based software.
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain and maintain.
• Be physically fit to perform fieldwork up to 90% of the time, and wear a respirator as required.
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions.
• Ability to participate in random drug testing (hair follicle samples).
• TWIC or ability to obtain and maintain.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Perform field sampling of groundwater and other media as needed.
• Installation, operation, and maintenance of remediation technologies.
• Document field activities and coordinate logistics for field efforts.
• Observe subcontractors and interact with clients, maintaining safety and schedule.

Skills

Field experience

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree

HAZWOPER 40-hr certification

TWIC credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Candidate MUST BE based in Midland, TX, Odessa, TX, or Hobbs, NM areas. No relocation funds offered.

At Jacobs, we don’t just lead the development and implementation of environmental remediation and compliance solutions, we live it. Jacobs is currently seeking an Environmental Technician, you’ll primarily work in the field supporting a variety of teams from different disciplines (i.e., engineers, geologists, and consultants) and backgrounds. Safety will be your priority, as you lead and support safe “incident free” operations in the office and in the field.

As an experienced Field Environmental Technician, you will support a variety of field and technical project tasks, primarily, but not exclusively, in oil & gas facilities around Texas and New Mexico. Based in west Texas or southeast New Mexico, your tasks will include a mix of field work (90%) and office work (10%). Typical field work tasks include sampling groundwater and potentially other various mediums (soil, sediment, surface water, soil gas, air, etc.), activities related to installation, operation, and/or maintenance of remediation technologies, completing field paperwork to document activities on site, observing subcontractors (drillers, surveyors, etc.), and interacting with our clients. Typical office tasks include data entry, coordination/logistics for field efforts, sample packaging and shipping, and tasks aligned to health, safety, and environmental compliance. We’ll rely on you to complete tasks within schedule and budget and communicate the status of tasks to project managers.

At Jacobs, we’re invested in you and the environment around us. Bring your positivity, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and we’ll help grow what drives you – to deliver the best environmental solutions, together. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.

Here’s what you’ll need

• 7+ years equivalent experience
• Experience with using Microsoft Office-based software
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain and maintain
• Be physically fit to perform fieldwork within industrial facilities up to 90% of the time, and wear a respirator, if required
• A valid driver’s license with no major infractions
• Be able to participate in a random drug testing program, including hair follicle samples
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) or ability to obtain and maintain
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Associate’s degree
• Currently located in the Midland/Odessa, TX or Hobbs, NM areas
• Experience with sampling groundwater, and general comprehension or willingness to train on sampling other environmental medium (soil, waste, soil gas, and surface water)
• Experience with installation, operation, and/or maintenance of remediation technologies, or at a minimum, willingness to cross train
• Subcontractor oversight experience
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and work collaboratively with internal team members and client facility stakeholders
• Ability to follow written procedures with several steps

Physical and environmental demands

The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoors, outdoors, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous exposures.

Our benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year)
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Legally mandated benefits

The base salary range for this position is $66,000.00 to $95,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on August 19, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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