Environmental Technician
About The Position
The Environmental Technician reports to the Team Leader and is a hands-on, field-focused role supporting environmental investigation, remediation, construction, and operations projects for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients. The position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, solving practical field problems, and building, repairing, and maintaining mechanical systems in a safe and professional manner. Day-to-day work focuses on collecting environmental samples and data, making field observations, and overseeing contractors. The Environmental Technician role is primarily performed at EKI project sites in Northern California. Successful candidates are mechanically inclined, safety-focused, comfortable using hand and power tools, and enjoy working with their hands in active field environments.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Entry to Mid-Level experience as a Technician
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort performing hands-on work
- Experience safely using hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment preferred
- Ability to build, assemble, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain field systems and equipment
- Ability to work safely and effectively around construction equipment, drilling operations, utilities, and industrial facilities
- Comfortable working outdoors in physically demanding environments and variable weather conditions
- Must have effective communication skills
- Must have ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams
- Must have a great attitude and eagerness to learn
- Must have a current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree preferred
- Experience in construction, mechanical trades, environmental field work, drilling support, remediation systems, automotive/mechanical repair, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fabrication, landscaping, or related technical trades is highly desirable
- OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Prepare for and plan field work, including preparation of documentation and equipment, participation in planning meetings with project teams, coordination with laboratories, and scheduling the work of subcontractors
- Conduct field work at project sites including: Soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling; Site inspections; Observe and document the work of other parties; Construction, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of remedial systems; Manage drillers and subcontractors; Construction management
- Review and follow project work plans and standard procedures to ensure samples and data are collected and handled correctly
- Safely use hand tools, power tools, and field equipment including drills, saws, grinders, hammers, wrenches, pumps, generators, and other construction and maintenance equipment
- Assist with construction, installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of environmental remediation and monitoring systems
- Perform field fabrication, assembly, modification, and repair of piping, fittings, pumps, hoses, valves, sampling systems, and related equipment
- Support site construction activities including layout, material handling, equipment setup, trenching support, and system startup/shutdown activities
- Maintain field vehicles, trailers, tools, and equipment in a clean, organized, and operating condition
- Follow and enforce strict health and safety procedures while working around heavy equipment, construction activities, industrial facilities, and hazardous materials
- Participate in field troubleshooting and problem-solving under changing site conditions
- Coordinate with senior staff on project planning, schedules, and site reports
- Operate, maintain, and calibrate environmental monitoring equipment and tools
- Manage and organize sampling supplies, equipment, vehicles, and office space at EKI's field office
- Assist with planning and leadership of field skills and operations training for staff
- Assist with special projects and other tasks as needed
- Act as EKI and EKI’s clients’ on-site outward-facing professional representative
Benefits
- career advancement opportunities
- outstanding training opportunities
- incentive compensation including bonuses
- retirement benefits through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- 401(k) profit-sharing contributions
- group medical, vision, and dental benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
