Environmental Field Technician/Entry Level Geologist
Montrose Environmental GroupAbout the role
ABOUT YOU
Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as an Environmental Field Technician in Tampa, FL.
Who are we?
We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.
We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Our Environmental Field Technician/ Entry level Geologist is located in our Tampa, FL office. As a key member of the Montrose Environmental Solutions team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:
Serves as Team Lead and provides training and direction to other staff
Operates field monitoring equipment including but not limited to: PID/FID, pH, EC, DO, GEM, turbidity, water level, LEL meters, trimble (or other geolocating equipment)
Carefully documents monitoring and testing results on field forms and prepares field daily reports and data sheets
Collects samples using a variety of sampling methods
Conducts environmental collection, monitoring, sampling, testing and basic evaluation at various locations
Performs operations and maintenance (O&M) on environmental treatment equipment
Completes Chain-of-Custody forms and labels samples, strictly following regulatory handling and preservation protocols for various sample media and delivers samples to an environmental laboratory
Interacts with clients, presents a professional appearance, and wears appropriate PPE on job sites
Measures and records treatment operational data
Enters monitoring data from the field inspection forms into electronic spreadsheets in Word and/or Excel format
Ensures proper labeling and handling of hazardous material and waste
Communicates promptly with Project Managers to inform of site conditions and activities
Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical system issues or failures
Manages proper disposal for hazardous material and waste.
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations,
including attendance at all required safety training programs
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, reviewing
professional publications, and attending professional workshops
Perform other duties as assigned
YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
3+ years of experience performing environmental collection, monitoring, sampling, testing and basic evaluation and/or Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, and/or Engineering in lieu of experience
Must have a valid Class C driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability/willingness to travel
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
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