Environmental Remediation Technician

WSP • Redmond, WA

3h • $34 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is recruiting an Environmental Remediation Technician to support its Northwest remediation services team. The position is based out of the Redmond, Washington office and supports ongoing projects across a large geographic area in the Pacific Northwest. The role involves remediation system operations and maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and upgrades, and assistance with groundwater monitoring and soil sampling programs. The position is largely self-driven, with training and oversight available, including training in remediation system operation. Routine travel and physical fieldwork are required, and travel may include occasional long-duration projects outside the Seattle metropolitan area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of proven experience troubleshooting, repairing and upgrading existing remediation systems, as well as experience with groundwater monitoring and soil sampling programs.
• At least 2 years of experience conducting system operations and/or monitoring.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize changing requirements across multiple ongoing projects.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with tight delivery deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and properly document field data.
• Proven communication skills; team-oriented and detail-oriented.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physically strenuous tasks such as shoveling and hand auguring.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel outside the Seattle metropolitan area for occasional long-duration projects of over one week.
• Willingness to travel; travel days for work locations more than 50 miles from the Seattle metropolitan area may range from 10% to 50%.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support groundwater treatment system operations and maintenance.
• Assist with implementing environmental soil and groundwater sampling programs.
• Document field activities, including daily field notes, monitoring logs and O&M inspection logs; enter data into spreadsheets and/or tablets.
• Travel routinely and perform physical fieldwork, including sample collection and moving pumps and hoses.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Environmental Leads.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

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