Environmental Field Operations Lead

Montrose Environmental Group•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Field Operations Lead position is responsible for scheduling all daily field assessments and ensuring operational and safety aspects of environmental monitoring programs, specifically associated with upstream oil and gas operations. They will work closely with the program manager and project technical directors to execute environmental data collection, ensure field quality control, and will assume roles in both field and office. Utilizing their knowledge of various scientific disciplines, they may collect, synthesize, study, report, and act based on data derived from measurements or other field observations. The compensation range for this role is $65,000 to $85,000, in addition to an annual bonus commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a successful Environmental Engineering firm and will report to our office in Pittsburgh, PA. This opportunity is approximately field-based position at sites in southwestern PA and northern WV. The successful candidate will complete several safety training courses prior to initiating any field activities and participate in a comprehensive safety and technical training program that includes both field and office-based components.

Requirements

Understanding of environmental sampling and monitoring including, but not limited to air, water, waste, soil, and radiation.
Effective computer skills (Excel and Microsoft Office are essential) and proficiency with Android OS
Ability to work 12-hour shifts that may require overtime and weekends as necessary
Ability to perform in-field physical activities
Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day
Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds
Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling
Willingness to travel overnight up to 15% of the time
Valid driver’s license
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure with multiple deadlines
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Ideal candidate will possess 5+ years of environmental consulting experience
All candidates will be subject to background and drug screening, including marijuana. Please note, this role is required to be registered in an ongoing, random, drug screening program to meet client compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with an Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or other related science field from an accredited four-year college or university; related work experience in environmental sampling programs, hydrocarbon detection and measurement, TENORM, emission testing or a mechanical background are also preferred, but not required
Experience supporting Oil and Gas industry is preferred

Responsibilities

Participate and be engaged in the safety culture
Conduct safety assessments
Conduct QA/QC assessments
Conduct Operational assessments
Manage scheduling and daily assignments for a team of environmental field technicians, which may include 24/7 operations during certain project phases
Manage and maintain all required PPE, supplies and equipment for field personnel
Review monitoring data each day to ensure compliance
Manage, perform and review documentation of calibrations checks of monitoring instrument
Perform all required quality programs written in site and regional quality plans
Provide updates and reports to manager(s)
Provide data and or reports for client per requests
Build and maintain trusted client relationships through responsive communication and high-quality field support
Demonstrate strong knowledge of safety procedures and safe work practices, and adhere to all company and client safety training, policies, and regulatory requirements (including OSHA)
Represent the company in a professional manner
Maintain knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and standards
Maintain and protect company and client confidentiality
Participate in career development, safety and maintaining required certifications
Perform any other duties assigned by client or manager(s)