Environmental Field Technician

Onterris•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Onterris is hiring an Environmental Field Technician for a primarily field-based role supporting environmental work at client sites in southwestern Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. The position reports to the company’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. The successful candidate will complete safety training before beginning field activities and participate in comprehensive safety and technical training with both field and office components. The hourly pay range is $24 to $28, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. The technician conducts environmental sampling and monitoring, particularly in oil and gas settings, and supports project managers with research and data collection. The role involves operating and maintaining sampling and monitoring equipment, collecting and reviewing field data, preparing reports, communicating with clients, and complying with safety procedures, company and client policies, and applicable regulations. The position requires field-based physical activity, the ability to work 12-hour shifts, and occasional overtime, weekends, and overnight travel.

Requirements

Understanding of environmental sampling and monitoring, including air, water, waste, soil, and radiation.
Oil and gas industry experience.
Effective computer skills, including Excel and Microsoft Office, and proficiency with Android OS.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk; lift up to 50 pounds several times a day; lift more than 20 pounds overhead; and bend, stoop, climb ladders, and crawl.
Ability to work long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary.
Willingness to travel overnight up to 15% of the time.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to perform in-field physical activities.
Strong time-management skills and ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong competence with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Google Earth, and ability to learn proprietary analytical systems.
1–3 years of environmental consulting experience.
Subject to background and drug screening, including marijuana, and participation in an ongoing random drug-screening program.

Nice To Haves

Oil and gas experience in natural gas processing or transmission facilities.
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or another related science field from an accredited four-year college or university.
Related work experience in hydrocarbon detection and measurement, LDAR, TENORM, instrumentation, or stack-emission testing, or a mechanical background.
Basic understanding of RCRA, TSCA, EPCRA, CAA, CWA, OSHA, NPDES, and DOT.

Responsibilities

Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, operate, and maintain environmental sampling and monitoring equipment.
Use various detection and measurement technologies.
Conduct field work at client sites to collect data.
Review data and prepare field reports.
Report equipment, environmental, and safety issues and incidents to management.
Build and maintain trusted client relationships through responsive communication and high-quality field support.
Maintain company equipment in safe, working condition.
Represent the company professionally.
Follow safety procedures, company and client safety training and policies, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA requirements.
Work effectively independently and collaboratively with peers, senior colleagues, and clients.
Support project managers with research and data collection.
Maintain knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and standards.
Maintain and protect company and client confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.