Environmental Field Technican

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Baton Rouge, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

GHD has an excellent opportunity for an Environmental Field Technician to join our team on a full-time, 40-hour/week basis, based out of our Baton Rouge, LA location. This role is a “hands on” field position. In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead. We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways. As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. See what the power of commitment can do for you. 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. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work.

Requirements

Ability to perform field work
Ability to communicate across diverse occupational roles
Commitment to safety applying a behavior-based safety culture in all aspects of the job
Strong mechanical, electrical, and computer proficiency
Must be proficient with standard hand and power tools
Physically capable of working in non-ideal conditions, such as hot/cold temperatures, wet weather, outside, and around loud equipment and traversing rough terrains
Ability to be a self-starter, proactive, flexible, great teammate, willing and able to work on a wide variety of tasks with minimal direction
Ability to analyze field readings, data, and operating parameters to optimize system operations
High School Diploma or Equivalent
0-3 years of previous industrial work experience
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER is a plus
Experienced operator of heavy equipment is a plus

Responsibilities

Inspection, maintenance, and gauging of environmental groundwater wells
Ensure work is completed in a safe and compliant manner with respect to applicable OSHA, GHD, and client standards
Generate quality field notes and enter collected field data electronically to database programs
Perform site housekeeping inspections with attention to detail in GHD’s operational area
Operations and maintenance, troubleshooting, oversight, and repairs of remedial equipment including groundwater recovery wells, groundwater treatment unit, and all associated physical and mechanical components
Operate groundwater treatment systems, including pumps, filters, and chemical dosing equipment, to ensure optimal performance
Maintain accurate records of system operations and maintenance activities
Provide health and safety/construction oversight of contractors
Work directly with clients and contractors
Conduct vegetation maintenance using heavy equipment (i.e. tractor with bushhog attachment) and weed eating
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.