Environmental Field Technician

Onterris•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•$24 - $28

About The Position

Onterris is hiring an Environmental Field Technician for a primarily field-based role 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 field activities and participate in comprehensive safety and technical training with both field and office components. Candidates should understand oil and gas field operations and have experience conducting environmental sampling and monitoring. The hourly pay range is $24 to $28, depending on experience, skills, and geographic location. The role involves installing, calibrating, troubleshooting, operating, and maintaining environmental sampling and monitoring equipment; using detection and measurement technologies; collecting field data; and reviewing data and preparing field reports. The technician also supports project managers, maintains equipment and regulatory knowledge, communicates with clients and colleagues, and follows company, client, and regulatory safety requirements. Overnight travel of up to 15% may be required. The position involves 12-hour shifts, and long hours, overtime, and weekend work may be necessary.

Requirements

Understanding of environmental sampling and monitoring, including air, water, waste, soil, and radiation.
Experience in the oil and gas industry.
Effective computer skills; Excel and Microsoft Office are essential, along with proficiency in 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, including 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.
Competence with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Google Earth, and ability to learn proprietary analytical systems.
1–3 years of environmental consulting experience.

Nice To Haves

Oil and gas experience, preferably at a natural gas processing or transmission facility.
Associate 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 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 independently and collaboratively with peers, senior staff, 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.