Field Service Technician
About The Position
At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way. As a Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for implementation of our innovative water and vapor treatment technologies in the field along with supporting the operations pilot demonstration units. This position will assist Project Managers when jobs are awarded to review project scope of work, roles and responsibilities, and project safety. Additionally, this position will apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. This position may assist in the development of environmental remediation devices. The annual compensation range for this role is $60,000-$80,000 commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience performing mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, environmental collection, monitoring, sampling, testing and basic evaluation
- Must have a valid Class C driver's license with a clean driving record.
- NFPA70E Training or the willingness to complete.
- Ability/willingness to travel up to 75%
- Ability to complete and maintain HAZWOPER certification with the 40 hour HAZWOPER environmental health and safety class, and annual 8-hour refresher classes
- Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds such as monitoring equipment and tools, with or without assistance
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software
- Be able to deliver and receive electronic documents
- Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Solid organization and time/project management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, must have legible handwriting
- Able to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities (i.e. self-starter, self-motivated)
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with supervision of construction projects
- Background in electrical, plumbing or other mechanical trades. Electrical background preferred.
- Competence in HVAC, mechanical and electrical.
- Ability to operate systems via PLC SCADA.
- Associate’s Degree in Environmental Studies from an accredited university or a technical certification
Responsibilities
- Performs operations and maintenance (O&M) of various types of environmental treatment equipment including pumps, filters, tanks, pressure vessels, and other types of process unit operations.
- Poses a general understanding of system hydraulics, mechanical operation/functionality and instrumentation/electrical control schemes
- Support fabrication activities, as well as hands-on set-up of bench and pilot testing equipment
- Executes piping/skid fabrication in the shop and field, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electrical system issues or failures
- Collects samples using a variety of sampling methods and operates field monitoring equipment including but not limited to: PID/FID, pH, EC, DO, GEM, turbidity, water level, and LEL meters
- Measures and records treatment operational data by carefully documenting monitoring and testing results on field forms and prepares field daily reports and data sheets
- Conducts monitoring, sampling, testing and basic evaluation at various locations and completes Chain-of-Custody forms and labels samples, strictly following regulatory handling and preservation protocols for various sample media and delivers samples to an environmental laboratory
- Enters monitoring data from the field inspection forms into electronic spreadsheets in Word and/or Excel format
- Ensures proper labeling and handling of hazardous material and waste
- Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs
- Communicates promptly with Project Managers to inform of site conditions and activities
- Interacts with clients acting as a front-line representative of the company, presents a professional appearance, and wears appropriate PPE on job sites
- Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts
- Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- flexible off time during home periods
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
