Environmental Control Technician

Position Overview:

Aleut Environmental Remediation is seeking an Environmental Technician to join our team to support multiple projects nationwide.  Perform Environmental Technician job functions as assigned by supervision. Candidate may be assigned to travel to remote locations to collect samples without additional support or direct supervision.  Candidate must be self-motivated and able to work independently.  Ability to analyze problems and implement solutions that are compliant with Aleut’s safety and quality programs.  Must be able to perform field work in harsh conditions.  Candidate may Interface directly with clients while supporting multiple groups and projects. This position requires the ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS sampling locations; travel in excess of 50% is anticipated.  The specific work assignment may include duties or activities in one or more of the following areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Sampling of all types of media including, but not limited to air, ground and surface water, biota, soils and sediments, solid and liquid wastes, and other media.
• Conduct sampling for multiple radiological and hazardous constituents including but not limited to radioisotopes, metals, volatile organic compounds, semi-volatile organic compounds, PCBs, particles, and PFAS/PFOA.
• Prepare sampling kits and sampling apparatus for use.
• Groundwater well preparation for sampling.
• Packing and shipping samples in accordance with laboratory procedures and Federal regulations.
• Troubleshooting, calibrating, repairing, inspecting, and testing measurement and test equipment.
• Decontaminating field sampling equipment with physical and chemical means.
• Supporting groundwater sampling well installation, rehabilitation, development, and purging.
• Generating and collecting radioactive and/or hazardous wastes associated with environmental activities.
• Preparing chains of custody, shipping paperwork, and air bills as necessary to support transfer and shipment of samples to the analytical laboratory(ies).
• Maintain sampling logbooks and records of sampling events.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation.

• Conduct inventory of stockpiled sampling and analytical support equipment.
• Conducting waste management activities such as packaging, sampling, shipment preparation, and securement under the direction of a Waste Shipper or other supervision.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentation.
• Data entry and other job relates duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality work
• High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree preferred
• 1 to 3 years of related work experience preferred (e.g., construction, environmental, radiological, analytical, geology).
• Ability to travel on short and long-term assignments, in excess of 50% of the time.  Travel is scheduled and coordinated in advance.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental rules/regulations is preferred.
• Good written and oral communications skills with the ability with clients and project team members.
• Mechanically inclined with experience operating and troubleshooting tools and power equipment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in remote locations without direct supervision.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER and current annual 8-hour refresher.  Aleut will offer training to employee pre-employment, if required.
• Ability to complete and demonstrate competency in Aleut provided safety training programs (e.g., radiation safety, asbestos, PCB, RCRA/hazardous wastes, DOT/IATA, FA/CPR)
• Ability to read and understand complex instructions, procedures, and requirements.
• Willingness to work in field conditions in adverse weather conditions.
• Basic computer proficiency and literacy, including use of the MS Office suite of applications, to generate reports, spreadsheets, and data.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license in good standing. 
• Ability to travel by air or automobile for long durations.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical including pulmonary function test for respirator use.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and routine drug and alcohol screening required for accessing federal facilities.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check which includes up to a 10-year employment verification, DMV records search, criminal records search, and verification of education and certifications.

Level Determination:

Technician Levels (I, II, or III) is based on the Candidates experience and education.  Levels a