Entry Level Environmental Field Tech

Job Description
- Duties will include sampling, documenting, report writing, assisting with site safety, maintenance and observation of pumps, and other various tasks associated with the project.
- Field work includes using hand augers and other various tools/instruments to obtain soil, sediment, water, waste and wastewater samples.
- Work requires performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions, working around hazardous materials.
- Perform environmental site investigation and remediation work; soil and groundwater sampling; vapor intrusion investigation; remedial investigation; design, implementation and monitoring; pilot tests; data management; processing and evaluation
- Maintains test equipment and work area in clean working order, including modifying and calibrating equipment
- Maintain and trouble shoot mechanical remediation systems and monitoring systems
- Conducts environmental sampling and documents field activities in field notebooks and field graphics including groundwater sampling logs, well completion logs and soils logs
- Oversee work of subcontractors including construction and water well contractors, laboratories and others
- Prepare reports based upon field notes, interpretation of laboratory reports and other data, including source removal, site assessment and others
- Environmental Scientist will have the opportunity to support include Disney, Publix, Mosaic, SeaWorld, Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC), Teco, Duke, Florida Power & Light (FPL), Seminole Electric, Lakeland Electric, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), US Coast Guard, Blue Origin, etc.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or a physical science
- Valid Florida Driver's License required
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training with updates preferred
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment and problem-solving capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong technical education, professional demeanor, and desire to learn is a MUST
- Understanding environmental regulations related to contaminated sites, drinking water and related regulations
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
- Understand standard methods for analyzing various chemical parameters including applicable procedures, detection limits, and quality assurance techniques
- Proficient in the use of a computer to access, input, and review test data in spreadsheet, tables, graphs, and various software programs
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including clients, agency personnel and the public, including strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be comfortable and physically able to perform the field duties of the job in an outdoor Florida environment and around hazardous materials.
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