Environmental Technician - Long Island

AECOM•Holtsville, NY

5d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Technician to join our Remediation team in our Long Island, NY office. In this role, you will primarily support remedial operations, maintenance, and monitoring (OMM) projects at client facilities and field sites. The candidate will ideally have experience in environmental remediation/sampling, operating various remediation systems and an interest in hands-on mechanical problem-solving. Typical project work includes operating groundwater treatment systems, soil vapor extraction systems, and sub-slab depressurization systems, and various media sampling (groundwater, vapor, surface water, sediment, and soil). The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team and be able to work independently.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent + 2 years of experience with operations, maintenance, and monitoring (OMM) or similar treatment systems, including automation and controls.
Ability to travel to various client sites across Long Island, NY to conduct fieldwork, including but not limited to environmental sampling, operations and maintenance and inspections.
Due to the nature of the project US citizenship is required
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher.
Ability to use basic computer programs: MS Word and MS Excel and other digital tools (use of field tablets to record data)
Physically able to Work in outdoor environments with uneven terrain, variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, noise, and/or chemicals. Lift equipment or objects weighing 40-50 pounds. Use power gripping/squeezing hand tools and levers to perform maintenance, inspection, or reading such as removing nuts and bolts on filters or well covers. Occasionally work with arms above shoulder level, climbing stairs, and using portable ladders to perform maintenance, inspection, or readings. Wear associated personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to, safety glasses/goggles, gloves, safety shoes/boots, hard hat, face shield, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or trade certification.
Three years of experience in a similar capacity.
Aptitude for operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
Experience sampling various media (groundwater, soil, vapor).
First Aid/CPR training.
A mature sense of professional responsibility and awareness of accepted standards of professional behavior.
Proficient technical writing skills and ability to effectively express ideas orally in project reviews conducted among internal staff.
Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Operating various remediation systems, including: Soil vapor extraction systems.
Sub-slab depressurization systems (both active and passive).
Groundwater pump-and-treat systems utilize technologies such as granular activated carbon, zeolite, particle filtration, and air striping with off-gas treatment.
Conducting routine fieldwork, such as: Groundwater, soil, or air sampling under the close supervision of field task leaders.
Performing soil, groundwater, surface water, waste, sediment, air, and vapor sampling.
Using field tablets and computers to efficiently access, track, and record environmental data.
Taking and passing operator exam(s) to demonstrate understanding of system operations and maintenance.
Remotely monitoring system performance during off-site hours, including: At least one evening check and one check per weekend day.
Responding to specific alarm conditions outside of standard working hours.
Performing various operation and maintenance (O&M) tasks and inspections of environmental remediation systems involving the extraction of of chlorinated volatile organic compound, impacted vapor, soil, and groundwater.
Documenting all field activities and notes.
Performing subcontractor oversight.
Communicating effectively with the project team.
Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Working within defined scopes, schedules, and budgets while producing quality work.

Benefits

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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