Environmental Technician

AECOM•Billings, MT

3d•$26 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Environmental Technician IV to join its Remediation team in Billings, Montana. The position supports environmental remediation and vapor intrusion mitigation projects, initially focusing on a federal program involving occupied residential properties throughout Montana. The technician serves as a senior field resource, leading and performing sampling and vapor intrusion mitigation system inspections, installation support, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. The role requires strong environmental field experience, mechanical aptitude, independent management of field assignments, and coordination with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, clients, and residents. Work is primarily in Billings, with periodic travel throughout Montana and surrounding states. The technician is expected to use sound technical judgment, maintain safety and quality, identify field issues, resolve routine problems, and communicate conditions requiring further technical review. The position also involves supporting project health and safety plans, quality procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate field documentation and equipment, and providing technical guidance to less experienced technicians as assigned. This is an on-site position. Relocation is not available. Compensation is USD 26.00–44.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma and 6 or more years of relevant experience in environmental fieldwork, remediation, vapor intrusion mitigation, mechanical maintenance, construction, facilities maintenance, HVAC, or a related field, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; employment sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in accordance with company policy.
Ability to meet applicable medical surveillance requirements, including OSHA HAZWOPER medical examination, respiratory clearance, and fit testing when required.
Ability to independently perform field assignments, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate effectively with project teams and clients.
Ability to travel throughout Montana and surrounding states.
Ability to work outdoors on uneven terrain and in variable conditions, including heat, noise, and potential chemical exposure, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to enter crawlspaces and limited-access areas when trained, authorized, and medically qualified.
Frequently lift and carry equipment weighing 25 pounds or less.
Occasionally bend, stoop, use hand tools, work overhead, climb stairs, and use portable ladders.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety footwear, hard hats, face shields, respirators, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

12 or more years of experience in environmental fieldwork, remediation, vapor intrusion mitigation, or related mechanical and construction activities.
Experience leading field activities, coordinating personnel, and independently executing environmental investigation and remediation assignments.
Hands-on experience with vapor intrusion mitigation systems, including installation, startup, inspections, pressure measurements, troubleshooting, operations and maintenance, and repairs.
Experience with air, soil vapor, crawlspace, and groundwater sampling techniques.
Mechanical aptitude and experience with HVAC systems, ventilation equipment, piping, fans, and electrical components.
Experience supporting federal, state, or commercial remediation projects, particularly in occupied residential or commercial properties.
Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and applicable annual eight-hour refresher training.
Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Current OSHA 30-hour Construction training.
Experience preparing field reports, inspection records, sampling documentation, and electronic data entries.
Demonstrated troubleshooting, problem-solving, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and perform environmental sampling, including indoor and outdoor air, subslab soil vapor, and crawlspace sampling.
Inspect vapor intrusion mitigation systems and support installation, startup, operations and maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
Independently execute routine and complex field assignments, identify field conditions, resolve routine issues, and recommend next steps.
Conduct pressure measurements, equipment readings, and system performance evaluations.
Provide hands-on support for piping, fans, electrical components, sealing, and related mechanical systems within applicable training and authorization.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, licensed trade contractors, and field personnel.
Assist with planning field mobilizations, equipment, materials, sampling supplies, and site access.
Perform groundwater sampling and gauging using low-flow, no-purge, and conventional methods as needed.
Maintain accurate field records, including daily reports, sampling logs, photographs, inspection records, equipment readings, and electronic documentation.
Communicate professionally with residents, property owners, clients, and site representatives while protecting property and privacy.
Identify and report field deficiencies, safety concerns, equipment issues, and deviations from approved procedures.
Maintain field equipment, tools, supplies, and assigned vehicles.
Support project health and safety plans, quality procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Provide technical guidance and field support to less experienced technicians, as assigned.
Travel periodically to project locations throughout Montana and surrounding states.