Field Sampling Technician

Brookhaven National Laboratory•Ridge, NY

1d•$70,000 - $87,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Field Sampling Team is part of the BNL Environmental Protection Division (EPD). The Field Sampling Team serves the EPD as well as other BNL organizations to provide environmental field sampling services to ensure that the Laboratory operates effectively while meeting regulatory requirements of numerous Federal, State, and local environmental laws including but not limited to: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Oil Protection Act (OPA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) monitoring and reporting requirements. The group interfaces with a broad spectrum of the Laboratory’s line organizations to collect, review, and report environmental data to DOE and regulatory agencies. The group is responsible for supporting the preparation of the annual Environmental Monitoring Plan, the annual Site Environmental Report, and the annual Consumer Confidence Report. EPD has an opening for an Environmental Sampling Technician in the Field Sampling Team. The responsibility will be to collect multi-media environmental samples (e.g., air, surface water, soil, flora and fauna) to support BNL organizations. A primary function of the role will be focused on the collection of groundwater samples from our network of monitoring wells located on and off the BNL site in support of the ongoing CERCLA cleanup activities. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: tracking and maintaining project schedules, monitoring requirements, and modifications, and sampling of groundwater treatment systems.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus: a BS degree in a technical field or; a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 4 years relevant experience or; a technical high school certification program (e.g., BOCES) and 5 years relevant work experience or; 6 years relevant work experience.
OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training
Experience with EPA sampling methods and quality assurance procedures as it applies to collection and transport of samples
Able to read and understand sampling plans, procedures and carry out tasks safely with minimal supervision and oversight
Strong customer focus and ability to work as part of a team
Detailed oriented and organized
Strong communications skills (oral and written)
Computing proficiency, especially with MS Office programs
Positive outlook towards safety and can demonstrate a strong work safety ethic
Drivers’ license
Able to work nights and weekends when required

Nice To Haves

Background in radiation monitoring
Experience with the operation of Geoprobe equipment for the collection of soil and groundwater samples
Experience with sampling for other environmental media including air, surface water, soil flora and fauna samples
Experience with automated sampling equipment (e.g., ISCO® sampler) and water quality meters (e.g., YSI)

Responsibilities

Collect groundwater samples from monitoring wells in adherence to their standard operating procedures (SOPs) and monthly schedules
Collect groundwater treatment system samples in adherence to the SOPs and monthly schedule
Maintain a detailed project schedule and monitoring requirements database
Communicate with BNL project managers regarding implementation and required modifications to monitoring programs
Coordinate with BNL’s contract analytical laboratories for bottle orders and shipments of samples
Collect environmental, waste and radiological samples (e.g., air, Thermoluminescent Dosimeters (LDs), surface water & sewage) for the Environmental Monitoring Program
Collect Sewage Treatment Influent and Effluent compliance samples for the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) program
Operate 54LT, 6600 and 3230DT Geoprobe’s® units to collect soil and groundwater samples
Operate hot water pressure washer for the decontamination of sample equipment (e.g. Geoprobe® rods, screens)
Collect samples in support of the Deer Management program
Calibrate and use LANDTEC® meter to collect landfill gas data
Document all fieldwork on the appropriate Chains of Custody, sample logs and field logbooks following BNL SOPs
Check daily and calibrate monthly the environmental water quality instruments and ensure yearly manufacturer’s calibration
Conduct work following the requirements set forth in the routine standard operating procedures, work permits, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and in project specific health and safety plans
Ensure that all environmental sampling records are maintained following BNL requirements
Perform routine maintenance of sampling equipment and monitoring wells
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (e.g., respirator, Tyvek® suit)
Perform physical work in an outdoor environment
Operate government vehicles and equipment