Experienced Environmental Technician

EXPERIENCED ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN - ORLANDO, FLORIDA

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Experienced Environmental Technician to join our Environmental team in Orlando, Florida. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the environmental industry!

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. 

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Environmental Technician will support the Building and Construction business by performing general environmental tasks in the field.  Applicants must be willing to work off hours, weekends, and possible overtime hours in order to meet the aggressive schedules of the projects.

Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, can vary depending on workload 

What you’ll do:

• This position will be primarily involved with the performance of surveys and air monitoring on asbestos, lead-based paint and indoor air quality (IAQ) arenas
• Perform field sampling of soil, groundwater, and other media as part of site assessment and remediation activities on projects with petroleum, metals, solvents, and other common contaminants
• Organizing and maintaining various projects
• Interaction with company personnel and clients
• Performing equipment calibration
• Preparing samples
• Report generation
• Oversee temporary and permanent monitoring well installations using various techniques, including direct push, hollow-stem auger, sonic drilling, etc.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of previous experience in environmental consulting (soil and groundwater assessments), asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold inspections sampling, and remediation
• High school diploma or GED Equivalent 
• Must be able to work, manage tasks, and schedule independently
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Applicant required to hold at least one of the following certifications, with willingness and ability to obtain some or all of the remaining certifications
  • EPA AHERA accredited Asbestos Inspector
  • EPA AHERA accredited Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor
  • NIOSH 582 – Phase Contrast Microscopy Air Sample Analyst
  • EPA Lead Inspector
  • EPA Lead Risk Assessor
  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training 
• Must be physically able to lift up to 40 pounds and climb ladders to heights in excess of 20 feet multiple times per day
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record required

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Higher Ed Degree (Associates or Bachelor's
• Knowledge of practical environmental concepts, principles, and practices

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action t