Environmental Field Technician - Bay Area, CA
Required Abilities:
· Respond to LFG and landfill liquid collection systems call-out
devices 24-hours per day, 7 days per week. OMS Tetra Tech guarantees our
clients a timely response to system failure within a maximum 12-hour time
period
· Travel for extended periods, if necessary –including overnight
stays. It is anticipated that an EFT
will travel 30-60% of the time however, this estimate may change based on
client needs
· Work effectively and efficiently as both a team and solely
· Walk long distances, up and down steeply sloped landfills and
outdoor terrain
· Work in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions safely
· Lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a non-consistent basis
· Pass a company paid, baseline health physical and drug screening,
as required
· Complete the USEPA HAZWOPR, 40-hour, environmental health and
safety class, and annual 8-hour refresher classes
· Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical system failures
· Provide an aggressive and proactive approach to client needs and
urgent issues that arise
· Ability to obtain, and keep in good
standing, a valid driver’s license and ability to drive to job sites
· Must be available to work overtime, nights, weekends, on-call, and
holidays if necessary
Skills and Technical Aptitude:
·
Minimum High School Diploma and 1 year
of general working experience,
·
Preferred A.S. or B.S Degree in
environmental, or other natural science (geology, biology, ecology etc.),
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Ability to learn and work with complex
field monitoring equipment including: flame-ionization detectors,
photo-ionization detectors, explosive gas detectors, water level detectors
PH/temperature/conductivity meters, and other typical environmental monitoring
equipment
·
Some heavy equipment operation, HDPE pipe
fusion experience a plus.
·
Ability to learn general gas, soil, and
air sampling techniques including applicable environmental and health &
safety regulations and regulatory requirements
·
Ability to be familiar with operations
and maintenance techniques for landfill gas and landfill fluids collection
systems
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Ability to be familiar with landfill
gas data, data processing techniques and databases
·
Proficient in the use of a PC,
specifically Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
·
Ability to create professional business
documents (letters, reports, memoranda, etc.)
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Ability to build and retain mutual
relationships with clients
As an EFT you will have access to a
Company provided laptop and cellphone, vehicle for overnight trips, and access
to ATV’s to travel on job sites to monitor landfills and conduct maintenance on
landfill gas equipment as well as the option to record data using Global
Positioning System (GPS) units, tablets, photographs, and digital field site
forms.
Tetra Tech OM strives on our
unparalleled service to our clients. Tetra tech is a leading provider of
consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide and ranks 1st
in many categories among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.
Please review this opportunity and see if this may be a great fit for you!
Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of
its operations - in the U.S. and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in
our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women
and underrepresented ethnic, racial, and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud
to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOEAA/M/F/Vets/Disability
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contactor and we request priority
referral of veterans for available positions. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
of the job. Successful completion of a drug screen required.
If you are disabled and need assistance with your job application
process, please fax the position you are applying for to: (330) 659-5931.