Environmental Technician - Stack Tester

TRC Companies, Inc. • Eagan, MN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

TRC is seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist/Technician in the Air Measurements Practice of our Eagan, MN office to assist with performance of air emissions testing projects at various industrial facilities. Our projects help industry achieve environmental compliance while maintaining productivity. Join a great team of established professionals who will show you the ropes of an exciting career in air quality. This is an excellent opportunity to develop or expand a professional career. TRC values safety, ethics and integrity, and offers the ability to develop or expand meaningful work for a range of clients.

Requirements

• Must be able to comfortably lift and carry 50 pounds.
• The testing projects can involve moving equipment to, and working at, elevated test locations, such as an exhaust stack platform or a rooftop. Access to the test location may be by elevator, stairs, or a ladder.
• Must be able to work comfortably throughout all the seasons as much of the work is potentially outdoors.
• Completion of assigned responsibilities in a team setting with strong written and oral communication skills, and moderate computer skills.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug test (including marijuana) prior to employment or within five working days from date of hire. Once hired, participation in the TRC random drug testing program.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and successful completion of a pre-employment motor vehicle records check. Once hired, maintaining valid DOT driver status (not Commercial Driver’s License) is required.
• Successful completion of all required annual safety training.
• Office responsibilities may include field data QC; entering data into Excel spreadsheets; equipment repair, maintenance and calibration.
• High School diploma or GED is required, college degree in science or engineering preferred. Environmental or Math focus is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• For someone who likes to travel and see new places, likes working outside and not being tied to a desk, has an interest in all kinds of industrial processes, and enjoys working as a contributing member of a team on a wide variety of short projects, this can be a very rewarding job.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, set up equipment and collect samples at facility emissions sources that may require working at heights, indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including but not limited to: heat, cold, humidity, snow, rain, wind, direct sunlight, and noise.
• Projects involve a considerable amount of overnight travel, generally in the Midwest; however, projects may be all over the United States. The field-testing portion of each project typically lasts from 1 to 5 days and the test teams are generally home on the weekends, but some projects may require working or traveling on a weekend. The number of people needed in the field and the number of days in the field, varies with each project and changes from week to week. Expect 75% of the weeks to involve field work.
• During testing, the Environmental Scientist will be at the location recording data, operating equipment, or working in the trailer recovering samples, performing analysis, etc.
• When not in the field, duties may include equipment calibrations and repairs, prep and packing for future projects, vehicle maintenance, basic sample analysis and tasks of that nature.
• The Environmental Scientist will become proficient in the various EPA sampling methods and develop knowledge about many types of industrial processes.
• The experienced Environmental Scientist typically advances into either a client-oriented career path of project management and business development or into a technical oriented career path working with the latest monitoring and analytical equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
• Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

What This Job Offers

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