Onsite Environmental Monitor

Roux•New York City, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Roux is seeking a responsible, self-sufficient, energetic Onsite Environmental Monitor to perform field tasks associated with our project sites, including construction oversight, the operation and maintenance of remediation systems, and sampling of environmental media. Candidates should be prepared to work on projects related to the investigation and environmental remediation/construction of industrial and commercial sites. Excellent teamwork and communication skills are required.

Requirements

A positive, team-oriented attitude
Strong mechanical skills
Understanding of environmental and health & safety regulations and performing work in a compliant manner with the regulations and facility safety requirements
Willingness to support the project team to service clients and complete projects on time and on budget
Ability to perform physical labor, including the ability to physically move around outdoors in various terrains, occasionally lift and carry objects and equipment, and climb ladders to access areas
Use of a personal vehicle and valid driver’s license to travel between worksites (note: a Company vehicle may be available for use)
Field work year-round, most of which is outdoors

Nice To Haves

1 year of construction oversight and inspections experience.
Experience with remediation systems preferred
Familiarity with environmental equipment and sampling techniques is preferred
Valid Site Safety Training (SST) card is preferred
Valid OSHA 40 HAZWOPER Certification and 8-Hour Refresher course certification

Responsibilities

Oversight of construction activities with an emphasis on environmental compliance, air monitoring, and health and safety.
Assistance with site remediation system operations and maintenance activities.
Inspection of system equipment to evaluate remedial system performance and identify potential malfunctions.
Maintenance of system components to ensure or restore proper operation and compliance.
Collecting soil and soil gas samples
Collection of samples from monitoring wells and recovery wells.
Collecting, recording, and evaluating system performance data.
Oversight and supervision of subcontractors involved in environmental remediation and system maintenance and repairs.
This position works predominantly in the field working independently or as part of a larger team at exterior project sites (i.e., construction projects, industrial/brownfield facilities, monitoring wells, treatment systems) to perform oversight of subcontractors (e.g., drillers, heavy equipment operators, truckers), air monitoring and reporting, sample collection, and recording of operational/meter parameters.
These field activities require the ability to drive to different project sites and physically move around outdoors in various terrains, in adverse weather conditions and occasionally for extended or irregular hours.
Conducting work involves the use of hand-held monitoring instruments and tools, as well as air monitoring equipment and water sampling equipment, which requires the ability to routinely lift and carry objects, stand, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel and twist.
Office work is primarily stationary/sedentary using a computer and keyboard/mouse requiring repetitive hand movements.