Operations - Field Technician

EIS Holding; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

EIS Holding is seeking a Field Technician to perform groundwater sampling and support environmental site investigations in the field. This role involves operating remediation systems, supervising drilling subcontractors, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance under the direction of the Project Manager.

Ideal candidates may have a High School Diploma or GED, OSHA 30, and 40-hour HAZWOPER training, with experience in environmental/engineering settings. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification is desirable.
• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform groundwater sampling at sites per regulations and SOPs.
• Operate and maintain remedial treatment systems with monthly visits.
• Assist geological site investigations (groundwater, soil, sediment, surface water) under PM.
• Oversee drilling subcontractors during well installation and sampling.
• Support excavation, remediation system installs and site restoration.
• Coordinate sample packing and shipping to lab subcontractor.
• Assist with safety and environmental compliance to meet standards.
• Manual handling and lifting up to 50 pounds in outdoor conditions.

Skills

Groundwater sampling

Field operations

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA 30 Certification

HAZWOPER 40-hour Certification

Job description

Position Description - Field Technician - AET

Business Group/Dept: Operations

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Project Manager

Date: August 10, 2022

Purpose of the Position

Perform a variety of field and technical tasks associated with the phases of environmental site investigation and remediation under the direction of the project manager.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Perform groundwater sampling collection at various sites pursuant to government regulations and AET Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs operation and maintenance of remedial treatment systems to include monthly scheduled visits, system restarts, trouble shooting for system failures and maintenance/repair of system components.
• May assist in geological site investigations including groundwater, soil, sediment and surface water sampling under the direction of the project manager.
• Conducts field oversight of drilling subcontractors including oversight of well installation, soil/groundwater sampling and testing.
• Assists with physical duties associated with excavations, remediation system installations, remediation system modifications, and site restoration.
• Coordinates sample packing and shipping to laboratory subcontractor.
• May operate heavy equipment, power tools, hand tools, and engage in moderate to heavy lifting.
• Helps ensure that all activities meet or exceed the customer's expectations, Company standards, and all applicable safety and environmental regulations.

Physical activities:

Must be on feet for up to 10 hours per day; regular standing, sitting, kneeling, twisting, bending; must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds; must be able to work in extreme hot/cold, wet/dry environment; must be able to perform repetitive motions such as lifting, carrying, shoveling

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Steel toed footwear; hard hat; safety vest; protective eyewear; gloves

Safety Sensitive:

Yes

Travel:

Up to 25%

Licenses/Certifications Required:

40-hour HAZWOPER; satisfactory employee physical

Preferred Education/Certifications:

High School Diploma or GED; OSHA 30; experience in environmental/engineering company