Technician

Roux•Houston, TX

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 sites are in the Houston, Texas area, with occasional overnight travel to other sites in Texas. Projects involve environmental investigation and remediation, as well as construction oversight and inspections at petroleum sites, petrochemical plants, and product bulk storage terminals. The role requires strong teamwork and communication skills and a willingness to support project teams in completing work on time and within budget. Field work takes place year-round and is mostly outdoors, on varied terrain and in varied weather conditions. A personal vehicle and valid driver’s license are required for travel between worksites; a company vehicle may be available. Roux provides training for employees who do not already have the specified HAZWOPER certifications. Roux is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required.

Requirements

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 ability to perform 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 across varied terrain, occasionally lifting and carrying objects and equipment, and climbing ladders.
Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license for travel between worksites; a company vehicle may be available.
Ability to work outdoors year-round.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating and maintaining remediation systems, such as groundwater pump-and-treat 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 have these certifications.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of 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 performing environmental remediation, system maintenance, and repairs.