Field Technician

Oklahoma Environmental Services•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Technician performs environmental field work, including remediation services, groundwater remediation, site investigations, sampling, and inspection and operation of machinery and equipment. Most assignments are issued through Field Work Orders from project managers or prime contractors. The technician generally works as part of a team with a senior technician, specialist, or project manager; some tasks, including groundwater monitoring, disposal, and tank removals, may be performed independently. The role reports to the Field Operations Supervisor and is overseen by the Field Operations Manager. The position is primarily outdoors at construction, industrial, and environmental project sites, in varying weather and on uneven terrain. Work must comply with applicable federal and state safety and hazard regulations, including OSHA requirements. Travel may be up to 75% within Oklahoma; overnight stays, extended hours, and weekend work may be required. Success is measured by safe and correct completion of work orders, timely data delivery, and reliable, properly maintained equipment and remediation systems.

Requirements

At least 1 to 3+ years of field experience.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to operate excavators and heavy equipment.
Willingness to travel, work long shifts, and stay overnight away from home.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ownership of responsibilities before, during, and after fieldwork.
Flexibility to changes in the work environment.
Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification with annual 8-hour refresher, or ability to obtain it before the hire date.
Maintain required licenses and appropriate CEUs.
Ability to perform the role's physical duties, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling equipment and materials.
Wear required personal protective equipment and work around vehicles, machinery, heavy equipment, and environmental sampling equipment.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL; a CDL is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete Field Work Order directives, including surveying and gauging.
Collect data and deliver it promptly to project managers, laboratories, prime contractors, shipping providers, and other appropriate entities.
Sample groundwater and/or soil during assigned scopes of work.
Develop, locate, and/or plug monitoring wells.
Complete disposal activities for purge water and drill cuttings.
Perform surface restoration during site closure activities.
Calibrate and maintain field instruments, including PID, FID, YSI, interface probes, and pH/DO meters.
Mobilize and demobilize equipment and machinery and perform basic inspections.
Operate, or train to operate, the Vacuum Extraction Rig and Probe Rig.
Operate and maintain small equipment such as a Bobcat and forklift, and operate excavators and other heavy equipment such as backhoes and front-end loaders.
Install remediation equipment, including pumps, tanks, hoses, and fittings; install and operate remediation systems with basic oversight.
Perform scheduled operation and maintenance of mechanical systems and troubleshoot mechanical remediation systems.
Coordinate with the Field Operations Supervisor to order field supplies.
Perform general warehouse upkeep and maintenance.
Schedule maintenance for the company vehicle, including oil changes, tire replacement, and alignments.
Participate in team planning, status, and other meetings; team functions; and safety training programs.
Represent the company positively and courteously, and generally direct client queries to project managers unless instructed otherwise.
Take ownership of responsibilities before, during, and after fieldwork, and inform the Field Operations Supervisor about field conditions, equipment concerns, and potential delays.
Advise the supervisor of training needs, maintain appropriate CEUs and licenses, protect confidential information, and participate in required training and continuous-improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.