Environmental Engineering Field Technician (Operations and Maintenance)

Your Opportunity

We are currently looking to add an experienced Environmental Engineering Technician to support our Alpharetta, Georgia office. The successful candidate for this position will be able to coordinate field activities and troubleshoot remediation systems. Additionally, this position will repair, modify, and perform routine operations and maintenance (O&M) of groundwater remediation and water treatment systems, air compressors for air sparge systems and vacuum pumps for soil vapor extraction systems. Additional responsibilities will include groundwater sampling, erosion and sediment control, asbestos and lead inspections. The role requires an independent individual with mechanical aptitude and maintenance experience or a similar background. The role requires significant travel and the ability to lead others, as well as work alone or in small teams.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring required equipment is scheduled for delivery in a timely manner, equipment is called off rent, and coordinating with labs for sample container orders and deliveries

• Troubleshooting, repairing, cleaning and optimizing operation of air compressors, groundwater treatment systems, and soil vapor extraction systems

• Routine gauging and sampling of groundwater monitoring wells using US EPA protocol including accurate completion of labels and chain-of-custody forms, and packaging samples for shipment

• Produce accurate and complete documentation during sampling while working in field/inclement conditions

• Routine completion of remediation system operation data sheets and transmitting these data sheets (scan and email) to the office

• Oversee the installation and abandonment of monitoring wells, soil vapor extraction wells, air sparge wells, & extraction wells

• 70% to 80% travel through the southeastern U.S. (Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Tennessee) with company reimbursement of business expenses

• Active participation in maintaining Stantec’s safety culture.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to work with limited oversight

• Strong organization and time management skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including intermediate MS Office skills.

• Strong note-taking skills and attention to detail.

• Understanding technical writing principles.

• Experience working effectively in a team environment, as a team lead, and independently as required.

• Working understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required).

• Working knowledge of field sampling techniques.

• Willingness to learn new skills while conducting fieldwork

• Experience with or knowledge of hazardous materials and emergency response is desirable

• Builds and maintains productive professional relationships within their technical team and Business Center.

• A good driving record and valid driver’s license are required

• May require post-employment drug testing based on client needs.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Experience performing equipment maintenance as well as using and troubleshooting electronic field instruments

• Able to consistently record clear, detailed field notes; strong verbal and written communication skills

• Able to work independently to successfully complete fieldwork (sampling, equipment maintenance/repair, or other activities)

• Ability to independently identify equipment, materials, and supplies needed for sampling events or other routine fieldwork; able to order field equipment from vendors and suppliers at costs within a specified budget

• Collaborate positively with staff including senior engineers, geologists, and project managers

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER with current 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher a plus

• Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Level 1A certification a plus

• Asbestos and lead inspection certification a plus.

Education and Experience

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate in related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three to five years of related experience.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Fieldwork may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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