Air Quality Technician

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an entry-level air quality emissions Air Quality Technician to join our Southern California team in our Orange office. The selected candidate will join AECOM’s EHS + Air practice within the Environment Business Line. The primary emphasis of the group is to support clients with their stack testing needs for a variety of federal, municipal, and private-sector clients.

This position is expected to begin in January 2025.

For this entry-level position, the successful candidate will have demonstrated hands on mechanical training and experience.  The successful candidate will also be able to:

• Show aptitude for operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Conduct source testing and emissions sampling
• Review laboratory data
• Prepare test plans and reports

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. 
• As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review and a substance abuse test.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience in maintaining and operating mechanical and electrical equipment period.
• Willingness to perform field work and travel.
• Associate’s Degree in Industrial Technology or related is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in science-related field is preferred.
• Relevant experience that includes environmental testing or analytical laboratory or repair of instrumentation experience is desired.
• Knowledge in the practices required to generate valid scientific data.
• Able to work both independently and in a project team environment.
• Ability to record test data legibly, completely, and accurately.
• Aptitude for operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ability to recognize hazards and work safely in an industrial setting.
• Show initiative and interest in professional development.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated source testing experience within South Coast Air Quality Management District.
• Strong focus and attention to detail.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, or hoisting of equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted.  
• Frequent outdoor work in a variety of seasonal weather conditions. 
• Frequent work at elevated heights requiring the use of portable ladders and/or climbing stairs to perform job duties.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
• Candidate will submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire.
• Must be able to travel locally as needed and regionally on occasion. This is a field position with approximately 80% of time spent in the field and 20% in the office or laboratory.

About AECOM

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