Environmental Technician

Florence Copper•Florence, MS

69d•Onsite

About The Position

Florence Copper is seeking an Environmental Technician to assist the Environmental Department with various tasks ensuring permit compliance. This role involves collecting, recording, maintaining, interpreting, and presenting sampling/monitoring data. The technician will also perform routine environmental audits, prepare reports, promote environmental policies, provide compliance training, and maintain instrumentation. The position is safety sensitive and plays a crucial role in the company's commitment to minimal environmental impact using the in-situ copper recovery process.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree related to environmental management preferred, or five years equivalent work experience with the completion of high school.
Experience or extended education in chemistry and/or environmental regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written presentations.
Able to analyze and accurately document work products in a comprehensive and timely manner.
Ability to meet critical deadlines and manage priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
Able to demonstrate discretion during job related decisions and in corporate relationships involving confidential subject matters and materials.
Self-motivated, managing multiple projects and activities.
Able to work effectively in both independent and team structures.
Must work in compliance with the Florence Copper (OSHA) site safety program.

Nice To Haves

A technical understanding of environmental sampling protocols and analytical methodology preferred.
Water quality sampling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Collect, preserve, and transport samples (water, soil, air) for analyses, adhering to appropriate sampling techniques and procedures.
Conduct in-field (and limited laboratory) analyses on water samples in accordance with established procedures.
Calibrate, operate, and maintain sampling and laboratory equipment and instruments in an accurate and appropriate manner.
Maintain programs that monitor water quality, water use, and regulatory compliance.
Conduct periodic audits of facilities and operations to ensure environmentally protective practices are followed.
Respond to potentially non-compliant conditions in a safe and appropriate manner.
Maintain solid and hazardous waste management protocols.
On occasion, meet with regulatory representatives during inspections, document any findings.
Assist facility management and personnel with environmental compliance.
Identify, develop, and promote pollution prevention, waste minimization, and recycling efforts including audits.
Provide assistance to any emergency response involving environmental issues.
Maintain the environmental department’s filing system.
Reporting and report writing, environmental inspections and general laboratory work as required.
Conducts manual depth-to-water measurements across a network of operational monitoring wells, collecting readings daily with a full network sweep performed weekly. Operates and manages water level measurement equipment. Records and uploads water level data to tracking worksheets to support gradient analysis and cone of depression determinations.
Schedules and implements the elements of the Monitoring Program as outlined under the UIC permit including calibration and maintenance of sampling equipment such as pH/conductivity meter and low-flow bladder pump controls. Collection of water quality samples includes field collection and preparation for sample bottles to be sent to offsite laboratory.
Installation and maintenance of water quality sampling equipment in the monitoring wells. Monitor and calibrate data collection sensors such as pressure transducers and conductivity probes. Interact with collection system to ensure data quality for reporting purposes. Field work to correct any discovered points for troubleshooting.
Other duties as assigned.