Environmental Technician

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Environmental Technician for our Houston, TX field office. The ideal candidate would be involved in projects within our WSP USA Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Monitoring and tracking remediation system performance to ensure operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and achievement of project objectives.
• Conducting routine groundwater and soil sampling in accordance with established sampling protocols and quality standards.
• Performing monthly and quarterly outfall inspections.
• Performing monthly and semi-annual QQQ inspections.
• Performing monthly SPCC inspections.
• Performing monthly and quarterly NESHAP sampling.
• Performing monitoring well gauging activities, including groundwater level measurements and documentation of field observations.
• Operating, inspecting, and maintaining treatment and remediation systems through routine operations and preventive maintenance activities.
• Troubleshooting system issues and performing minor repairs to equipment, instrumentation, and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and service providers to facilitate major repairs, specialized maintenance, and equipment replacements.
• Collecting, managing, and analyzing field and operational data to support reporting requirements and performance evaluations.
• Preparing accurate and timely field reports, maintenance logs, sampling documentation, and other project records.
• Administrative activities include entering daily time via Valero’s time keeping module. Data entry, electronic filing of daily and weekly field forms.
• Maintaining consistent and proactive communication with the WSP management team regarding system status, operational issues, maintenance activities, and project progress.
• Supporting health, safety, and environmental compliance requirements while conducting all field and operational activities.
• Assisting with the implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall system performance and reliability.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience with water treatment system operations and maintenance.
• 5+ years of experience with water and soil sample collection.
• Working knowledge of and proficiency with typical hand and power tools, and the ability to troubleshoot or identify issues with plumbing and electrical components.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credentialed (TWIC) or ability to pass a Transportation Security Administration background check for TWIC.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently under general guidance, and the ability to work reliably as part of a team, closely following direction from Senior Environmental Staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Effective technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Possess a valid state issued driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Related and equivalent experience with other areas of environmental monitoring, remediation, and compliance will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field.
• HAZWOPER 40-hr Training and current 8-hr refresher training.
• Experience with waste containerizing, tracking, and disposal documentation.

Physical Demands

• Ability to remain on feet for extended periods of time, either stationary or walking.
• Field activities that may require working in a variety of unfavorable weather conditions, including heat and cold.
• Completion of annual or bi-annual employment physical, as required.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.

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