Environmental Field Specialist - Oak Ridge, TN

Restoration Services•Oak Ridge, TN

54d•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Industrial, (“AIS”), and its Operating Companies will never ask job candidates for sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers, banking details, or payment of any kind) during the hiring process. If you receive unsolicited communications from individuals claiming to represent ASRC Industrial using non-official email addresses (e.g., not from @asrcindustrial.com), please report the message and do not engage. Official job postings can always be found on our website: asrcindustrial.com/careers/ or https://rsienv.applicantstack.com/x/openings About RSI RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record. We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability. RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and we also offer 8(a) options. Position Summary RSI is currently recruiting for an Environmental Field Specialist who provides support to environmental and structural characterization sample collection and office activities in the acquisition of environmental data. Position will require support to various waste disposition and facility characterization efforts to support waste management disposition alternatives. This could include but is not limited to, working in various active and inactive facilities utilizing power and hand tools for the collection and documentation of structural materials such as concrete, structural steel, wood, various liquids, system piping and equipment, asbestos, paint, drums, filters, various radiological materials, residues, soil, sediment, and other legacy materials, and inspections. Additional activities include but are not limited to field procedure compliance, field equipment calibration, field documentation (logbooks, forms, etc.).

Requirements

Related degree (associate or bachelor's degree) or job experience in environmental science, biology, geology, etc.
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to operate company vehicles and be insured on corporate insurance (clean driving record)
Team players only- ability to work well with others on a daily basis
Ability to work in inclement weather on a daily basis (rain, snow, hot, cold, etc.)
Extensive knowledge of scientific/environmental engineering concepts, experience, and demonstrated ability
Knowledge of EPA procedures (chain of custody, log books/documentation, sample handling)
Depending on the project/customer being supported, some travel may be required
Criminal Background Check
Pre-placement Drug Screening
Must be able to obtain DOE Security Clearance
This position requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card; or a U.S. passport as long as it clearly displays issuance date, expiration date, and color photo image. This is a mandatory requirement necessary for access to company facilities and/or for travel purposes. REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses are identifiable by a gold star in the upper right corner.

Nice To Haves

Experience in environmental and facility characterization a plus
OSHA 40hr HAZWOPER and Rad Worker II training preferred

Responsibilities

Provides environmental characterization and/or support to field teams performing data collection activities in the support of various environmental regulatory agreements and requirements
Position is 80% field/20% office. Must be able to work in all field conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) wearing respiratory protection, field coveralls, etc.
Perform pre-field mobilization activities with field teams, deploy to field locations and support end of day equipment and data management activities
Understand the purpose and processes of field data acquisition
Support and be part of an organization with a strong safety culture