Environmental Technician III

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Job Description

AECOM has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Technician III to join our Mechanicsburg Remediation team. You will work on a diverse range of projects delivering remediation system solutions to our key clients.

The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team, clients, site personnel and office management, and work both independently and as part of a project team. In addition, the successful candidate will be committed to the team’s success and growth; will rigorously apply safety policies and procedures; and will effectively manage the quality of field efforts within the bounds of the AECOM Quality Management System.

The role requires a strong mechanical and safety aptitude, and the candidate must have experience working with plumbing, electrical, and general construction related trades.  Duties include (but will not be limited to) equipment maintenance coordination, remediation system maintenance, and environmental sampling activities.  Although this is a field position that involves significant equipment maintenance and construction related activities, there will be direct interaction with clients and the candidate must have experience communicating with clients on a professional level. 

This position will involve travel throughout the region on a regular basis.

The job responsibilities for the position will include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations. 
• Conducts a variety of standardized tests and may prepare specimens; Sets up and operates standard testing equipment of moderate complexity. 
• Records test data and provides observation and interpretations of it. 
• Performs fieldwork, including but not limited to environmental sampling, operations and maintenance and inspections at client sites. 
• Other activities may include assisting with calculations, setting up and operating equipment, inspecting equipment and installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining proper project documentation.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• HS + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience operating and maintaining soil and groundwater remediation equipment
• Ability to work outdoors, often in inclement weather conditions
• Valid US Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must pass the AECOM Motor Vehicle screening
• As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a drug screening
• As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a medical screening

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with soil and groundwater remediation technologies, design, implementation, and operation/maintenance activities 
• Current 40-hr HazWOPER Certification and associated refresher
• Current First Aid, CPR and AED certification
• Strong understanding of project documentation requirements including taking organized and detailed field notes, recording observations

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchas