Environmental Restoration Specialist

BB&E•Mountain View, CA

20h•$90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Environmental Restoration Specialist BB&E is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors. Position Summary BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Environmental Restoration Specialist to join our team supporting our NASA Environmental Services contract at Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA.

Requirements

Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required
Ability to collect and organize project data, conduct analysis, prepare reports, and provide recommendations without assistance
Experience with operation and maintenance of groundwater remediation systems.
Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required
Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to problem solve and function as a member of a team
Experience: 10 years’ related experience as an environmental technician, including managing and overseeing subcontractors in multimedia investigations, is required
Experience: 5-10 years’ related experience providing O&M activities on groundwater and air sparge/vapor extraction remediation systems, is required
Certification and Training: Hight school diploma and 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required.
Education: A high school diploma is required
Must be able to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods for multiple days/weeks
Able to operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.
Capable of light lifting, up to 50 lbs.
Able to work both indoor/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)
Able to walk/climb/knee/crouch and reach
Able to work on rough terrain when necessary
Able to work in confined spaces and/or heights
Able to wear the required PPE, minimally use gloves, a hard hat, a respirator, and steel-toe boots that may be in combination with protective clothing/suits, a respirator, and/or a fall restraint/recovery harness

Nice To Haves

Field work experience (e.g., soil, sediment, surface water, storm water, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling including experience with PFAS) is preferred
Experience with treatment system software, including Wonderware, is preferred.
College studies including environmental science and chemistry is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Organize, schedule, and provide field management of groundwater sampling and monitoring program and soil sampling projects at Ames Research Center.
Manage the operations and provide routine maintenance of two groundwater treatment systems (filters, air compressors, AOP components)
Troubleshoot treatment system and extraction well malfunctions.
Schedule non-routine maintenance and repair activities with subcontractors and provide subcontractor oversight .
Manage NPDES sampling program associated with the two groundwater treatment systems.
Assist with the preparation of Operation and Maintenance Plans and NPDES Self-Monitoring Reports
Perform daily, weekly and monthly inspections and reporting for groundwater treatment systems
Provide site investigation support, including Phase II ESAs, preliminary assessments, site inspections, vapor intrusion investigations, and remedial investigations
Maintain and provide calibration of environmental equipment.
Track, document, and make decisions during field activities
Perform assigned work in accordance with project schedules, plans, and budgets
Occasional off-hour and weekend work is required to respond to treatment system shutdowns and alarms.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages with salary range of $90,000-$125,000
Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
Discretionary bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
Employer provided Life insurance
Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
Tuition reimbursement & professional development
Employee referral program
Employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet insurance discount