ONSITE - Environmental Technician - AECOM

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AECOM is seeking an Environmental Technician who has experience in operating and maintaining large-scale remediation systems. This position will work closely with AECOM's Environmental Group of Managers, Geologists, Engineers, and Scientists. Should you be selected for this role you will be required to work on-site 5 days a week, and there will be an expectation of traveling at least 25% of the time outside the local region. 

Some of the responsibilities performed on this role are:

• Performs a variety of tasks in support of project staff. 
• May gather and maintain specified records of scientific data for supervisor, 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. 
• Collects and enters data, and applies technical principles and theories under supervision.
• Remediation system trouble shooting and repairs

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education. 
• Due to the nature of this role, US citizenship is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record to travel between onsite locations.
• Candidate will be required to pass a background check which will include a Motor Vehicle Record check, medical surveillance check (due to potential exposure to harmful chemicals) and a pre-employment substance test.
• Ability to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Physically able, with or without an accommodation, to work in outdoor environments with uneven terrain, variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, noise, and chemicals.  Position requires frequent (more than 50% of workday) operation of vehicles and lifting more than 75 pounds.  Often (25-50% of workday) performing work with arms above shoulder level, repetitive bending/stooping, standing/walking, power gripping/squeezing (hand tools, levers, etc.), repetitive or fine hand movements, working alone in isolated/remote areas, and lifting less than 25 to 75 pounds.  Rarely (less than 10% of workday) operating heavy, moving, or dangerous equipment, performing keyboard/mouse operations, and working in an environment of heavy, moving, dangerous equipment. 
• Position will include wearing all associated personal protective equipment as assigned, including but not limited to gloves, safety glasses/goggles, face shield, safety shoes/boots, hard hat, hearing protection, and respirator.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Proficient and knowledgeable with all types of groundwater sampling and gauging techniques (low flow purge, no purge, conventional).
• Proficient and knowledgeable with all types of groundwater and LNAPL treatment systems (pump and treat, soil vapor extraction, LNAPL skimming, dual phase extraction, etc.)
• Experience with Oil and Gas clients and working on active petroleum facilities.
• Experience with environmental sampling (soil, soil vapor, groundwater).
• Ability to manage subcontractors.
• Trade certification or training.
• Excellent mechanical background and aptitude.
• Prior experience working on Remediation systems.  
• Familiarity with MS Office.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions.

• This position does not include relocation benefits.
• Due to the nature of this role, US citizenship is required

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AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.