Environmental Field Technician

LaBella Associates•Patchogue, NY

27d•Onsite

About The Position

LaBella is seeking an Environmental Field Technician for its Patchogue, Long Island, New York office. The role involves collecting and compiling environmental data from sites at different stages of environmental work. Under the supervision of a Project Manager or site Foreman, the technician completes defined field tasks, including collecting soil, groundwater, and air/vapor samples and conducting operation and maintenance checks on remedial systems. The technician uses field equipment such as water-level meters, interface probes, multi-parameter probes, data loggers, pumps, and photoionization detectors. Work also requires keeping field notes and data collection sheets, following instructions, and managing and submitting field paperwork. This is a full-time field position involving work in all weather and travel to sites across Long Island, New York City, and the Lower Hudson Valley. Field activities may be physically challenging, including lifting equipment and supplies. The role may involve environmental site assessments, remedial system maintenance and operation, groundwater sampling, and assisting with remedial system installation. LaBella will train suitable candidates with limited or no experience and may also train candidates who lack the normally required OSHA HAZWOPER and CPR/first aid certifications.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and client requirements.
Good communication and technical skills.
Ability and willingness to take on new tasks and pursue skill development opportunities.
Ability to work as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment, and manage multiple tasks.
Strong note-taking and documentation skills.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work in all weather and perform physically challenging field activities, including lifting equipment and supplies.
OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification pursuant to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and CPR/first aid certification are normally required; the employer will train the right candidate if not certified.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience on environmental projects and a strong technical background in regulatory affairs, environmental science, or natural sciences.
Two- or four-year degree; a bachelor's degree in geology or environmental science from an accredited institution is preferred.
Three to five years of experience in related environmental work activities.
Experience or familiarity with groundwater, soil, and/or air/vapor sampling and remedial treatment systems.
Knowledge of computers and standard software packages, including Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Knowledge of remedial system equipment, electrical components, and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

Collect and compile environmental data from sites at different stages of environmental work.
Collect soil, groundwater, and air/vapor samples.
Conduct operation and maintenance checks on remedial systems.
Conduct environmental site assessments.
Perform site maintenance and operation for remedial systems.
Perform groundwater sampling and operate field equipment and instruments.
Assist with remedial system installation and construction as needed.
Record observations and findings in written field notes and data collection sheets.
Manage and submit field paperwork.
Travel to sites across Long Island, New York City, and the Lower Hudson Valley.
Follow instructions and complete assigned field tasks under the supervision of a Project Manager or site Foreman.