Environmental Remediation Technician

WSP • El Paso, TX

11d

About The Position

WSP is currently recruiting for an Environmental Remediation Technician to support our Texas remediation services Team. The position will be tied to our El Paso, Texas office but we will consider staff living in the Texas Panhandle, Permian Basin area or other locations in West Texas or Eastern New Mexico. The ideal candidate will have 5 years’ proven experience in performing troubleshooting, repair and upgrades of existing remediation systems as well as experience with groundwater monitoring and soil sampling programs. Alternatively, a degree in engineering and two years of experience with remediation systems will be considered. WSP is a global leader in the consulting industry and has a strong client base and long history of top-notch delivery. You will have the opportunity to become part of a team that includes market leaders leveraging the skill sets of all team members. The position is self-driven to a large degree, but training and oversight are available. As your role becomes more defined, we will rely heavily on motivated individuals with the desire to produce quality work and grow their career. Training is available for remediation system operation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years proven experience in performing troubleshooting, repair and upgrades of existing remediation systems as well as experience with groundwater monitoring and soil sampling programs
• Or an engineering degree and 2 years' experience conducting system operations and/or monitoring
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize evolving project requirements for multiple ongoing projects
• Able 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
• Detail oriented
• You are able to lift 50 lbs, and conduct other physically strenuous tasks such as removing pumps, etc.
• Experience working with MS Word, Excel, and all programs under MS Office
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work independently
• Travel will be approximately 50-75%

Responsibilities

• Supporting groundwater treatment system operations and maintenance.
• Assisting with the implementation of environmental soil and groundwater sampling programs.
• Field documentation - daily field notes, monitoring logs, O&M inspection logs, entry of data into spreadsheets and/or tablets
• Routine travel and physical field work required collecting samples, moving pumps and hoses, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by Environmental Leads

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees