Environmental Technician I

AECOM•Niceville, FL

5h•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is hiring an Environmental Technician I for its Remediation team. The position supports a diverse range of remediation projects and involves regular travel throughout the region. It is a field role with significant equipment maintenance and construction-related activities, environmental sampling, and direct professional interaction with clients. The successful candidate communicates effectively with project teams, clients, site personnel, and office management; works independently and collaboratively; applies safety procedures; and manages the quality of field work under AECOM's Quality Management System. The position performs standardized assignments and tests, may prepare specimens, and sets up and operates moderately complex laboratory testing equipment. The technician records test data and observations, performs fieldwork at client sites, and may assist with calculations, equipment setup and operation, inspections for specification compliance, and project documentation. Employment requires passing AECOM's motor vehicle screening and a drug screening. US employment authorization sponsorship and relocation are not available. New hires must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

High school education and zero years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Ability to work outdoors, often in inclement weather.
Valid US driver's license.
Must pass AECOM Motor Vehicle screening as a condition of employment.
Must pass a drug screening as a condition of employment.
Strong mechanical and safety aptitude.
Experience working with plumbing, electrical, and general construction-related trades.
Ability to communicate effectively and work independently and as part of a project team.

Nice To Haves

Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with soil and groundwater remediation technologies, design, implementation, and operation and maintenance activities.
Experience operating and maintaining soil and groundwater remediation equipment.
Current 40-hour HazWOPER certification and associated refresher.
Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Strong understanding of project documentation requirements, including taking organized and detailed field notes and recording observations.

Responsibilities

Perform standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations.
Conduct standardized tests and prepare specimens as needed.
Set up and operate standard laboratory testing equipment of moderate complexity.
Record test data and provide observations and interpretations.
Perform fieldwork, including environmental sampling, operations and maintenance, and inspections at client sites.
Coordinate equipment maintenance and maintain remediation systems.
Assist with calculations and set up and operate equipment.
Inspect equipment and installations for compliance with specifications.
Maintain proper project documentation.
Apply safety policies and procedures and manage the quality of field efforts within AECOM's Quality Management System.
Communicate professionally with clients, project team members, site personnel, and office management.