Environmental Technician

APTIM • Town of Vestal, NY

4h • $27 - $44

About The Position

APTIM is currently seeking a junior- level Environmental
Technician/Chemist/Analyst to join the project support chemical staff. The first
assignment will be as a member of the team performing the field analysis for an
insitu treatment project located in the Binghamton, NY area. The project is
treating volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the site soil and groundwater and
requires continuous, real-time, quantitative monitoring of target VOCs within
the building interior on a 24/7 basis. APTIM is deploying two Selective-Ion
Flow-tube mass spectrometer (SIFT-MS™) units to cover the requirements. The
SIFT-MS™ units are manufactured and will be installed by Syft Technologies, Ltd.
(Syft). Each SIFT-MS™ will have multiple sample lines to provide VOC monitoring
at several required points within the building. The individual hired for this
position, after being provided training by Syft during the system installation
process, will be expected to operate, check and/or calibrate the units with
limited supervision and to using the software tools provided create deliverables
including calibration/QC summaries and time-based reports of VOC concentrations
detected. Typical tasks at the project will include daily quality control and
calibration checks of the SIFT-MS™ units, recalibration as needed, real-time
review of instrument output during normal working hours, assisting in the
compilation of defined time-periods of data into monitoring reports and
reporting of results to project personnel. They will also be performing other
periodic air monitoring tasks such as SUMMA canister sampling, and general
walk-through air monitoring. Periodic check-in via remote links of the system
operation may be required after normal working hours.

At the conclusion of the project APTIM will seek to assimilate the successful
candidate into its project field sampling and analytical support team performing
a variety of project support tasks including field sampling, field-screening
analysis, and assisting other disciplines such as quality and health and safety.
Strong interpersonal skills are a must, including the ability to communicate
clearly and confidently, both written and verbally, to project team members.
This will be a full-time position based for 7-9 months at the aforementioned
project site and thereafter as a member of a high-travel project support team in
a work from home or hybrid office model at the nearest in APTIM office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/environmental science or a related discipline and/or 1-3 years of experience in air monitoring using data-logging systems. Experience with environmental instrumental analysis such as gas chromatography/mass spectrometry or gas-chromatography (GC) is a plus. Experience should include setup/calibration, calibration verification, and QC sample analysis as well as interpretation of instrument output.
• Knowledge and capability to perform minor troubleshooting and maintenance such as changing sample tubing, and experience in performing and documenting instrument calibrations and quality control checks.
• Possess good writing skills to be able to produce error free reports.
• Possess or be capable/willing to complete 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour refresher certificate.
• Ability to wear proper PPE for work on hazardous waste sites; lifting and physical work will be required.
• Must be able to work in the field in all types of field conditions/weather.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Core competency in Microsoft Office Products, including Word and, Excel

Responsibilities

• Participate in assisting with the installation of the SIFT-MS™ units and the numerous sample lines planned. During this time the manufacturer (Syft Technologies) will provide training on system operation and set-up including setting up the instrument libraries and first calibrations.
• Operate the SIFT-MS™ units per the project-specific SOPs including completion of daily QC and calibration checks, recalibration as required, and compilation/reporting of data.
• Maintain the sample lines and trouble-shoot the SIFT-MS™ systems as necessary to maintain operation.
• Collect additional air samples on a periodic basis via SUMMA and other passive collection methods and conduct walk-though air monitoring on an as needed basis
• Collect environmental samples in the field from various media including groundwater, surface water, soil, and vapor.
• Be able to perform field work at out of town or out of state locations for extended periods of time lasting up to several weeks or months.
• Calibrate, maintain, and utilize various field monitoring and measuring instruments.
• Apply basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned tasks; expected to manage own time to meet established deadlines.
• Analyze and prepare raw data into workable form for engineering/scientific project reports, plans, specifications, permits, cost-estimates, and other project documents.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment, provide input on technical, project, and safety issues.
• Possess a "Safety First" work ethic.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: APTIM 2025 401(k) Plan Features (makeityoursource.com) [https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/getattachment/eaa3a0a0-e46b-447b-b8b7-18f2fbf26eae/APTIM-401k-Plan-Features.pdf] APTIM - Helpful Documents [https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees