Environmental Field Technician

Stantec•Plymouth, MN

About The Position

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. Your Opportunity Stantec is looking for an Environmental O&M Field Technician to join our Remediation team. This position will primarily be responsible for completing Operation and Maintenance (O&M) activities related to soil, soil vapor and groundwater remediation systems, maintenance of landfill gas extraction and leachate systems, and various other operating remediation systems. In addition, the Field Technician will be responsible for completing status reports and providing other environmental support such as managing data and writing other environmental assessment, remediation, and/or cleanup reports. This position will also include preparing site-specific health and safety plans, conducting field work, collecting soil/water/soil vapor samples for investigation and remediation oversight and documentation. We see our employees as our greatest strength and offer competitive pay and full-benefits. In this role you will work alongside the best in the industry to grow and enrich your career path by making a positive impact.

Requirements

Mechanically inclined, ability to troubleshoot and solve mechanical problems
Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with both clients and project team members
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet strict project deadlines
Learn to understand engineering and construction plans and specifications
Ability to travel as required for proposal and project needs
Have an acceptable driving record
Ability to work extended hours and schedules when necessary to fit project demands
An associate's degree or technical school diploma/certificate in a related program with a minimum of two to three years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
0-3 years of relevant experience.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs
Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and doing repetitive work such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift approximately 50 lbs and operate tools such as hammer drills, hand augers, and other field monitoring equipment safely.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

40-Hr HAZWOPER training (preferred, but not required).
State Certified Asbestos Inspector (preferred, but not required).
Experience with Environmental O&M systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete work in a safe manner.
Complete maintenance of O&M systems
Trouble-shoot recovery systems and conduct minor mechanical repairs
Document operation, maintenance and repairs of O&M systems
Prepare Site Investigation and Cleanup reports
Preparation and implementation of health & safety plans
Coordination and oversight of subcontractors, including health and safety management
Collect and interpret data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance
Conduct fieldwork including soil, groundwater, and soil vapor testing
Travel as necessary to complete project work; with some out-of-state assignments, as needed
Observation, oversight, documentation, and implementation of environmental investigation and cleanup activities
Maintain utilization goal