Environmental Technician

GHD Group Pty Ltd • Novi, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

GHD has a great opportunity for an Environmental Technician to join our Decommissioning & Demolition (D&D) team! This position is an integral part of our team and offers an exciting variety of work supporting hazardous materials remediation, safety oversight, environmental monitoring, and industrial hygiene activities in complex commercial and manufacturing environments. We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways. As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in conducting inspections of large commercial and manufacturing facilities prior to decommissioning and/or demolition, supporting and providing oversight during hazardous materials abatement and remediation, assisting with contractor oversight/coordination during remediation and demolition, maintaining compliance with project safety requirements and applicable regulations, performing air monitoring and field sampling activities, supporting environmental data management, preparing technical correspondence and documentation, operating in dynamic field environments with a strong safety-first mindset, and travel to project sites across North America (up to 40% overnight travel).

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or higher (Associate/Bachelor preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in environmental, safety, industrial hygiene, remediation, or demolition support
• Strong knowledge in specific practices including: Confined space work, Lockout/Tagout and material considerations, Contractor safety oversight and compliance
• Ability to perform field work in remote locations and travel overnight
• Mechanical, electrical and computer aptitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications preferred including: HAZWOPER 40, Asbestos Supervisor License, CPR/AED First Aid

Responsibilities

• Conducting inspections of large commercial and manufacturing facilities prior to decommissioning and/or demolition.
• Supporting and providing oversight during hazardous materials abatement and remediation, including asbestos, PCBs, mercury, lead, and other environmental hazards.
• Assisting with contractor oversight/coordination during remediation and demolition, including: Schedule and scope tracking, Waste characterization and disposal documentation (e.g., manifests).
• Maintaining compliance with project safety requirements and applicable regulations.
• Performing air monitoring and field sampling activities, including support for: Industrial hygiene monitoring, Particulate and asbestos monitoring, Lead and silica sampling.
• Supporting environmental data management including data compilation, review, and analysis.
• Preparing technical correspondence and documentation including field notes, daily reports, and supporting project deliverables.
• Operating in dynamic field environments with a strong safety-first mindset.
• Travel to project sites across North America (up to 40% overnight travel).

Benefits

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree