Senior Environmental Field Tech — Lead Projects

WSP; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Field Technician in Portland, ME to support environmental investigation and remediation projects in the northeast. The role involves field sampling, subcontractor oversight, and mentoring team members.

The position requires leading multidisciplinary field teams, preparing health and safety plans, geologic logging and data validation, and daily observation reporting. Travel, lifting up to 35 lbs, and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 9+ years of related experience on variety of complex projects preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to travel and work overtime as needed.
• Must pass physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assists with writing Sampling and Analysis Plans.
• Prepares Site Specific Health and Safety Plans.
• Leads multi-disciplinary field teams in safely executing requirements of sampling and analysis plans.
• Performs oversight of subcontractors advancing soil borings, installing monitoring wells, conducting geophysical investigations, as well as other field activities.
• Performs environmental sampling including low flow groundwater, sediment, surface water and soil vapor.
• Performs geologic logging.
• Performs analysis or calculations to check accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of testing data.
• Writes daily reports of observation.
• Monitors work procedures for compliance with project specifications.
• Interacts with client representative at project sites.
• Provides mentorship to others.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as required by project or business needs.

Skills

Advanced communication

Problem-solving

Lead teams

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Field Technician in Portland, ME to support environmental investigation and remediation projects in the northeast. The role involves field sampling, subcontractor oversight, and mentoring team members.

The position requires leading multidisciplinary field teams, preparing health and safety plans, geologic logging and data validation, and daily observation reporting. Travel, lifting up to 35 lbs, and a valid driver’s license are required.