Entry-Level Technician

Roux•Midland, TX

11d

About The Position

Roux is seeking a responsible, self-sufficient, energetic Environmental Technician to perform field tasks at project sites, including operating and maintaining remediation systems and providing construction oversight. Most field sites are in the Midland, Texas, and/or Hobbs, New Mexico, areas, with occasional overnight travel to other sites in Texas. Projects involve investigation and environmental remediation, as well as construction oversight and inspections at petroleum sites, petrochemical plants, and product bulk storage terminals. Fieldwork occurs year-round and is mostly outdoors. Roux offers a friendly, professional atmosphere, benefits, and compensation commensurate with experience. The role requires teamwork and communication skills, a positive and team-oriented attitude, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to perform physical labor outdoors across varied terrain. The employee must use a personal vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license to travel between worksites; a company vehicle may be available. Roux will provide OSHA HAZWOPER training to new employees who do not already have the listed certifications. Roux is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities.

Requirements

A positive, team-oriented attitude.
Strong mechanical skills, such as experience with hand and power tools, mechanical equipment, plumbing or piping systems, equipment assembly and repair, or mechanical troubleshooting.
Understanding of environmental and health and safety regulations, and the ability to work in compliance with regulations and facility safety requirements.
Willingness to support the project team in servicing clients and completing projects on time and on budget.
Ability to perform physical labor, including moving outdoors over varied terrain, occasionally lifting and carrying objects and equipment, and climbing ladders.
Use of a personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license to travel between worksites; a company vehicle may be available.

Nice To Haves

Experience with remediation systems.
Experience with facility construction oversight and inspections.
Familiarity with environmental equipment and sampling techniques.
Valid OSHA 40 HAZWOPER Certification and 8-Hour Refresher course certification; Roux will provide training for new employees who do not already hold these certifications.

Responsibilities

Oversee construction activities, emphasizing environmental compliance and health and safety.
Assist with remediation system operations and maintenance.
Inspect system equipment to evaluate remedial system performance and identify potential malfunctions.
Maintain system components to ensure or restore proper operation and compliance.
Collect samples from monitoring wells and recovery wells.
Collect, record, and evaluate system performance data.
Oversee and supervise subcontractors involved in environmental remediation, system maintenance, and repairs.
Support the project team in servicing clients and completing projects on time and on budget.