Environmental Technician

Turner Mining Group•Henderson, NV

38d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Staffing Group is seeking a skilled Environmental Technician for a short-term project near Searchlight, NV. This role involves assisting the Re-vegetation Engineer with various tasks at plant nurseries and greenhouses, performing environmental sampling and inspections, and maintaining documentation. The position is based at an active mine site and requires adaptability to extreme desert climate conditions and potential industrial hazards. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, with 10+ hour days, including paid travel time to and from the job site.

Requirements

Ability to take direction and to work as a team is required.
HS diploma / GED

Nice To Haves

Experience in the environmental, mining, or related fields is preferred.
Current MSHA Certification (desired).
HAZWOPER, and DOT certifications for waste inspections and disposals preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment, including skid-steer, forklift, and water truck.
Assist the Re-vegetation Engineer at plant nurseries and greenhouses with tasks such as replacing irrigation tubing, greenhouse maintenance and planting, weed removal, and salvaging and transplanting new plants.
Collect soil, water, waste, and other materials for environmental sampling as directed by the Environmental Engineer.
Assist the Environmental Engineer in conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements, and to identify and implement corrective measures.
Prepare field observation notes, records, and reports.
Oversee maintenance and repairs related to environmental requirements.
Perform general compliance-related data entry to MS Word or Excel.
Operate environmental field equipment as necessary.
Promote awareness of environmental issues among employees.
Inspect and manage obligations for the protection of the desert tortoise and other protected species.
Assist the Environmental Engineer with hazardous waste management and inspections.
Conduct fieldwork to investigate the nature and extent of any accidental spills.
Maintain documentation for inspections, spills, and corrective actions, including environmental SOPs, policies, and forms.
Support sustainability initiatives, including land restoration, water conservation, reclamation, and biodiversity protection.
Ensure accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks and monitor work to ensure the highest quality.
Act in a responsible, professional, and safe manner at all times.
Punctuality and regular attendance required.
Report all environmental concerns to supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.