Environmental Technician

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking an experienced Environmental Technician for employment near Houston TX.  In this role, you will primarily work with Project Manager to support remedial operations maintenance, and monitoring projects at client facilities.  The candidate will ideally have experience in general construction and environmental remediation/sampling. Hands-on mechanical experience and interests preferred (ex, construction, home repair, auto maintenance). Typical projects include groundwater treatment systems, soil remediation (in situ and ex situ), construction of support buildings/facilities, groundwater and soil sampling, and wastewater treatment.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Managing data and tracking operating parameters
• Performs routine fieldwork (such as environmental multi-media sampling, operations, maintenance, and inspection of equipment) working under close supervision.
• Performs routine tasks in support of project staff.
• Various operations and maintenance activities associated with remediation systems involving extraction of hydrocarbons and impacted vapor and groundwater, performing recovery system maintenance as needed, groundwater monitoring, a compilation of field data.
• Other activities may include setting up and operating equipment, inspecting equipment and installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining proper project documentation.
• Position will require OSHA 40-hour hazardous site worker training

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 4+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education
• Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record, subject to a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record Screening.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• Due to the nature of this role, US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical skills and hands-on skills
• Ability to obtain the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within 30 days of hire
• Experience with various media sampling (soil, groundwater, and waste).
• Experience with health and safety programs, and effective communication skills (verbal, field notes, etc.).
• OSHA 40-hour Training

Additional Information

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

This position does not include relocation benefits.

About AECOM

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