Environmental Field Technician

Groundwater and Environmental Svcs.•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

81d•Onsite

About The Position

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES), an industry leader with a reputation for excellence in providing environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, and technical field services to clients in diverse market sectors, seeks an experienced Environmental Field Technician to support fieldwork activities at an active army base in Maryland. This position is based out of our Odenton, Maryland office.

Requirements

A High School diploma or equivalent.
0-2+ years of related fieldwork experience.
Mechanical aptitude is required.
Strong technical and mechanical abilities.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule to support project needs and be agreeable to outdoor work.
Must have a strong work ethic and be detail oriented and a team player.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of landfill operations.
Common Access Card (CAC) or prior Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) environmental support is a plus.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus.
Weekend availability may be required occasionally, including daytime and/or overnight work.

Responsibilities

Executes, supervises and documents field aspects of environmental monitoring, site assessment, remediation and construction activities primarily at the base.
Completing land use control inspections for various components of the base (i.e. landfills, dump sites, test sites, creeks).
Applying mechanical knowledge and experience to troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
Using precision measuring equipment and various hand and power tools.
Documenting and supervising excavation, well-drilling, and various trade contractors.
Performing general labor and construction duties based on the project requirements.
Working with water wells, piping and pumps.
Conducting groundwater monitoring well surveys and maintenance.
Maintaining equipment calibration logs.
Recording field notes to the specific task performed at each site location.
Handling general warehouse and maintenance duties.
Performing source water, sludge and groundwater purging, monitoring or sampling activities via low flow sampling techniques.
Performing composite soil sampling.
Following GES engineering, construction, and O&M policies and procedures.
Adhering to GES Health & Safety Standards in all field-related activities.