Environmental Field-Testing Technician
About The Position
This entry-level Project Scientist I position conducts air emissions testing for industrial clients. The technician works as part of a test crew, supporting testing projects through equipment preparation, deployment, staging and breakdown, sample collection, and recovery. Work takes place outdoors and in industrial environments, including refining and petrochemical sites. The role requires weekly regional travel within the state in a company vehicle to customer sites, with overnight hotel stays as needed. Technicians may work at elevated heights on platforms and climb smokestacks ranging from 50 to 300 feet. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with some travel and most weekends off.
Requirements
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be willing and able to travel weekly to customer sites in a company vehicle; travel may require overnight hotel stays.
- Must be willing to work outdoors in industrial environments, including conditions of extreme heat, cold, and wind.
- Must be willing and able to work at elevated heights on stack platforms up to 300 feet.
- Must be able to stand or walk consistently and bend, crouch, or stoop consistently.
- Must be able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs.
- Must be able to use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
- Must be able to distinguish between shades of color.
Nice To Haves
- Background or experience in environmental response or sample collection, mechanical work, construction, or electrical work is encouraged.
- Experience with or a strong aptitude to learn Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Adobe products.
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site field testing and transport testing equipment to customer sites.
- Prepare testing equipment and perform quality assurance.
- Represent the company professionally at customer sites and in the office.
- Follow trained test methods, procedures, and processes for quality source testing.
- Apply mechanical and electrical skills to troubleshoot testing systems.
- Support equipment preparation, deployment, staging and breakdown, and sampling.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan with competitive match
- Continuing education and tuition assistance
- Employer-sponsored disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and a bonus floating holiday for employees hired before July 1
- Profit sharing or individual bonus programs
- Referral program
- Per diem and paid travel
- Employee discount hub
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
