Environmental Field Technician

Montrose Environmental Group•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Montrose Environmental Group builds careers grounded in purpose, responsibility, and real-world impact, guided by 'For Planet and Progress'. They believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, with scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants, and professionals collaborating globally to guide industries and governments, ensuring communities and environments thrive. Joining Montrose means joining a movement for better thinking, smarter solutions, and lasting impact, aiming to advance the way of life and protect the integrity of our environment. The Field Service Technician position is located in their Tampa, FL office, with an hourly range of $23/hr. to $30/hr., commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
3+ years of experience performing environmental collection, monitoring, sampling, testing and basic evaluation and/or Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, and/or Engineering in lieu of experience
Must have a valid Class C driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability/willingness to travel
Complete and maintain HAZWOPER certification with the 40-hour HAZWOPER environmental health and safety class, and annual 8-hour refresher classes
Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds such as monitoring equipment and tools, with or without assistance
Proficient with Microsoft Office software
Be able to deliver and receive electronic documents
Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Solid organization and time/project management skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills, must have legible handwriting
Able to work independently

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience performing environmental collection, monitoring, sampling, testing and basic evaluation
Familiarity with Florida Department of Environmental Protection Petroleum Restoration Program Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures
Familiarity with the Operation and Maintenance of Remediation systems including but not limited to Advanced Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting

Responsibilities

Operates field monitoring equipment including but not limited to: PID/FID, pH, EC, DO, GEM, turbidity, water level, LEL meters, trimble (or other geolocating equipment)
Carefully documents monitoring and testing results on field forms and prepares field daily reports and data sheets
Collects samples using a variety of sampling methods
Conducts environmental collection, monitoring, sampling, testing and basic evaluation at various locations
Performs operations and maintenance (O&M) on environmental treatment equipment
Completes Chain-of-Custody forms and labels samples, strictly following regulatory handling and preservation protocols for various sample media and delivers samples to an environmental laboratory
Interacts with clients, presents a professional appearance, and wears appropriate PPE on job sites
Measures and records treatment operational data
Enters monitoring data from the field inspection forms into electronic spreadsheets in Word and/or Excel format
Ensures proper labeling and handling of hazardous material and waste
Communicates promptly with Project Managers to inform of site conditions and activities
Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical system issues or failures
Manages proper disposal for hazardous material and waste.
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs
Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts
Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops
Perform other duties as assigned