Environmental Field Technician

Parsons Corporation•Edmonton, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Environmental Field Technician to join our team! In this role you will get to focus on execution of field operations with a focus on safety, efficiency and compliance with procedures. The successful candidate will work independently as well as with contractors performing monitoring, sampling and site investigations, principally at active and vacant downstream oil & gas properties. In all circumstances they must be able to take prime responsibility for the execution of the work.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in environmental, chemical, geological engineering or similar programs. Relevant trade experience may be considered as equivalent for the right candidate with experience in similar operations.
A valid driver’s license.
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Should be able-bodied as the work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; lifting; recurring bending or similar activities.
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (i.e. hot, cold, rain and snow).
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Maturity in interaction and ability to operate self-sufficiently in the field.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the environmental consulting industry will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Soil sampling during drilling, test pitting and excavation activities
Monitoring and groundwater sampling utilizing a wide variety of equipment.
Supervision of drillers and other contractors.
Operation of various types of field monitoring equipment (e.g. GPS, data loggers, survey level, combustible gas meters, etc.).
Completion of field documentation such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field reports, field notes, monitoring and chain-of-custody forms.
Work with project coordinators/managers, using interpersonal and organizational skills to ensure projects are completed on time and budget.
Over time, the field supervisor may also mentor and provide technical support to more junior field staff, as required.
Work out of town up to 85% of the time, subject to project workload.
Some weekend and evening work would be required depending on project schedules.
Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.