Environmental Field Technician

GHD • Calvert City, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it. Our Southeast Environmental business is looking for an Environmental Field Technician to join their field team in Calvert City, KY. As a Field Technician, you will support a variety of remediation and O&M projects throughout the region.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Ability and willingness to perform field work 100% of the time
• Ability and willingness to travel, including some overnights, as needed
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain CDL

Nice To Haves

• Up to 3 years of environmental experience preferred
• CDL Class A preferred
• OSHA 40hr HAZWOPER training a plus

Responsibilities

• Operation of pump pulling units
• Pump installation and troubleshooting
• Operation of small backhoes and forklifts
• Welding and torch operation
• Jobsite housekeeping
• Performing groundwater monitoring and remediation system operation and maintenance tasks
• Performing soil & groundwater sampling
• Supporting clients during emergency response and remediation projects
• Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents.
• Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate risks and to safeguard the environment and the well-being of self and others.
• Develop and maintain excellent process or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
• Develop testing standards and procedures under the direction of professional colleagues.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
• Perform basic tasks in technical troubleshooting, such as identifying evident technical issues with equipment and experiments and assisting in basic diagnostic actions.

Benefits

• As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce.
• GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

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