Environmental Field Technician

Montrose Environmental Group • Tampa, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way. A Day in the Life Our Field Service Technician position is located in our Tampa, FL office. The hourly range for this role is $23/hr. to $30/hr., commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following 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 Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com . We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.

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

• We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
• We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success.
• We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED