Field Technician I

SCS Engineers • Ontario, CA

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About The Position

The Field Technician operates and manages gas migration control and recovery systems, including gas well monitoring, adjustment, troubleshooting, and system repairs. This position services the San Bernardino, California area and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by keeping gas collection systems operating cost-effectively and in compliance with prescribed operating parameters and goals. After training, the technician works independently and may be assigned a work truck with fuel and maintenance provided.

The role involves operating, calibrating, and maintaining analytical and monitoring equipment; performing field sampling and maintenance; collecting and interpreting scientific data; communicating observations and technical information to supervisors and clients; and maintaining daily field logs. Work is performed independently or as part of a team, in accordance with regulatory requirements and SCS’s safety culture. The position involves fieldwork in varying weather conditions and physical activities such as walking inspections, lifting equipment, digging, climbing ladders, and operating tools and man lifts.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license and a driving record in good standing.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of driving a pickup truck; walking inspections of improved and unimproved property; lifting and carrying equipment or mechanical components weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted; digging by hand with shovels or picks; carrying and climbing ladders; operating and working from man lifts; operating electric tools; using hand tools; and working in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Related experience in mechanical, construction, environmental, or solid waste fieldwork is preferred.
• Mechanical or construction knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain gas collection systems cost-effectively and in compliance with prescribed operating parameters and goals.
• Perform routine wellfield balancing and maintenance.
• Conduct routine blower and flare operations.
• Perform surface emissions monitoring.
• Collect field samples at wells, probes, headers, blowers, flares, pumps, and other test locations.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain analytical and monitoring equipment.
• Perform maintenance such as greasing blowers, cleaning tanks, fusing pipe, and repairing pumps.
• Collect, evaluate, and interpret scientific data.
• Communicate observations and technical data verbally and in writing to supervisors and clients.
• Work independently or as a team member in a professional, productive, and safe manner, following SCS’s safety culture.
• Understand and follow regulatory requirements related to the work.
• Record and maintain daily field logs documenting collected data, observations, actions taken, and recommended actions.
• Work independently after completing training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 100% employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Student Debt Employer Contribution Program.
• Paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), and paid parental leave.
• Safety footwear reimbursement program.
• Paid training and necessary tools and equipment provided.
• Per diem for eligible work-related travel.
• Company truck and cell phone for certain Field Services positions.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed