Environmental Engineering Technician I

WASEYABEK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

BLDI’s staff of engineers, geologists, scientists and business professionals have been focused on providing high quality, cost-effective, and timely environmental services in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and throughout the Midwest. BLDI is part of a portfolio of companies managed by Waséyabek Development Company, LLC, a 100% Tribally owned economic development firm focused on income diversification on behalf of NHBP that reaches beyond gaming is a well-funded, experienced small business, with substantial liquid assets and experience in federal contracting.

BLDI is seeing an Environmental Engineering Technician to join our busy team in Grand Rapids and Holland, Michigan. The candidate will assist in a variety of field events (soil, groundwater, and soil gas sampling events), completed year-round located primarily within Michigan. The candidate will also assist in the completion of various office tasks, but will be primarily focused on sample collection. While this position is primarily field based, there is the opportunity to move into an office-based, report writing position.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Geology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 0 to 3 years’ experience in a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft word, excel, and outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and orally, with project managers, clients, and other staff.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen, including but not limited to personal and professional financial history, nationwide criminal record search, motor vehicle records, credit check and other relevant background information deemed necessary by WDC.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and document field conditions for our remediation sites. This includes: preparation and cleaning of equipment, operation of field sampling pumps and monitoring instruments, collection of soil, groundwater and soil gas samples, surveying, logging of soil borings, groundwater monitoring well installations, collection of field results and monitoring, documentation of field event, preparation of samples for laboratory pick-up.
• Participate in a predominance of field work with out-of-town travel and overnight stays.
• Develop tables, figures, and a variety of reports/documents for our remediation department.
• Follow company safety standards, participate in safety training, and prepare and implement site safety plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level