Environmental Field Technician
About The Position
ABOUT YOU Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as an Environmental Field Technician in Tampa, FL. Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements. We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs. A DAY IN THE LIFE Our Field Service Technician position is located in our Tampa, FL office. As a key member of the Montrose Environmental Solutions team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:
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
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package: hourly rate ranging from $23 to $30, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
- Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
- Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
- Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
- An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
- Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
- A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
- Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
