Senior Field Service Technician

Montrose Environmental Group•Portland, ME

2d•Onsite

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 Senior Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for driving the implementation of our innovative water and vapor treatment technologies in the field along with supporting the operations pilot demonstration units. This position will partner with 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 $80,000-$90,000 commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. This position is based in Portland, ME.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
5+ years of experience performing mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, environmental collection, monitoring, sampling, testing and basic evaluation
Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license with a clean driving record and have reliable transportation for travel to project and job sites.
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

Leads and independently performs complex field engineering and technical activities, including equipment inspections, startup and commissioning support, fabrication progress evaluations, vendor and supplier site audits, construction inspections, field verification measurements, site assessments, troubleshooting, and comprehensive data collection efforts.
Serves as a technical lead in the field by coordinating with clients, contractors, vendors, and project teams to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and operational objectives.
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 field monitoring, sampling, testing, and basic evaluations; maintains chain-of-custody documentation and regulatory sample handling protocols; and records inspection data in electronic spreadsheets and reports
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 and various stakeholders 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