Senior Field Technician: Air Quality & Emissions Leader

Michigan Association of Environmental Professionals; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Learning Spending Account

401K Matching

Fitness Allowance

Job summary

RWDI is seeking a Senior Field Technician – Source Emissions to direct and execute complex emission testing projects across various industrial sectors in the United States. This role blends hands-on fieldwork with leadership and client-facing responsibilities.

You will oversee field testing programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior technicians while maintaining safety and data integrity across projects.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Environmental Technology, Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience working in the Air Quality field.
• Ambient monitoring experience is an asset.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform on-site stack testing and source emissions monitoring in accordance with federal and regional regulatory methods (e.g., EPA Reference Methods, ECCC).
• Plan and manage field deployments, including crew logistics, equipment preparation, and safety procedures.
• Analyze collected data and ensure QA/QC protocols are strictly followed throughout testing and reporting processes.
• Serve as a technical liaison with clients, regulators, and internal teams to communicate project scope, progress, and findings.
• Train, mentor, and supervise junior field technicians and new team members.
• Troubleshoot and maintain analytical and sampling skills equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Support project scoping, scheduling and budgeting in collaboration with project managers and senior leadership.
• Keep current with evolving environmental regulations and industry best practices, proactively adapting procedures and technologies.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, including regulatory documentation, emissions data summaries, and field observations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Drivable license

Education

Post-secondary education in Environmental Technology, Engineering, Chemistry or related field

Tools

Driver's license

Field testing equipment

Job description

RWDI is seeking a Senior Field Technician – Source Emissions to direct and execute complex emission testing projects across various industrial sectors in the United States. This role blends hands-on fieldwork with leadership and client-facing responsibilities.

You will oversee field testing programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior technicians while maintaining safety and data integrity across projects.