Environmental Technician 1

Apex Companies•Signal Hill, CA

3d•$20 - $30

About The Position

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex! Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us. This role is for an experienced Environmental Technician (Remediation) with 2-4 years of experience in relevant environmental remediation work. The technician will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of remediation systems - including stormwater treatment, oil & gas equipment, and various mechanical components like blowers, pumps, and thermal/catalytic oxidizers.

Requirements

GED or High School diploma.
6 to 8 years of experience with remediation systems, maintenance, and data collection required.
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
Ability to lift and carry 60 pounds, work in confined spaces, and work under inclement weather conditions.
Stable employment history and favorable employment references.
Track record of excellent attendance and punctuality.
Background and drug screening.
Own reliable transportation.
Good safety record and understanding of safe work practices.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, and repair remediation systems.
Perform remediation system operations and maintenance.
Perform soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling.
Perform site inspections and other data collection.
Gather field operation and maintenance data in a neat and organized manner.
Optimize remediation systems including soil vapor extraction systems, thermal oxidizers, catalytic oxidizers, groundwater extraction and product recovery systems.
Install, operate, and maintain groundwater pumps.
Travel to various local remediation system locations.
Use environmental field instruments including water quality meters, pressure and vacuum meters/gauges, PID/FIDs, and other gas meters.
Work closely with engineers and project managers to operate, maintain, and optimize the various remediation systems.
Understand system permits-to-operate and conduct operation of the systems in accordance with the respective permits
Actively develop your own career growth.