Consultant, Field Technician (Environmental) (Mid - Level)

at  ERM Group

ERM is seeking a motivated Consultant, Field Technician (Environmental), to join our consulting firm in Walnut Creek, CA. The Environmental Technician will be responsible for carrying out routine environmental tasks associated with site assessment and remediation projects as well environmental compliance tasks and will report to the Walnut Creek office. The selected individual must be able to work with minimal supervision, learn quickly, and possess excellent problem-solving skills. Environmental field technicians should have good verbal and written communication skills, research and investigative skills, and strong reading comprehension skills to understand technical documents. This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team on challenging environmental projects for large industrial and global clients. Access to ERM’s national experts provides knowledge sharing of best practices across the industry and ongoing learning opportunities for our team.
Field tasks include operation and maintenance of environmental systems (e.g. groundwater extraction and treatment systems, soil vapor extraction, etc.), soil, soil vapor, groundwater, wastewater, and stormwater sampling, site inspections, housekeeping, stormwater management, air monitoring, etc. This role will perform standard work in compliance with company policies, procedures, and local regulations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 2+ years of environmental experience
• Basic technology and math skills
• Ability and willingness to travel, including some overnights, as needed
• OSHA 40hr HAZWOPER training a plus
• Basic technology and math skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, capable of working aloft
• Ability to successfully complete required safety training
• Ability to work assigned schedules and extended hours including day, evening, and weekends
  For the Consultant, Field Technician (Environmental) position, we anticipate the hourly base pay of $33.00 – $36.50 USD. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.
  We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.
  You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
  Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
  Who We Are:
  As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
  At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
  Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
  ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
  ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
  Thank you for your interest in ERM!

• Troubleshooting, testing, repairing, and servicing technical equipment
• Knowledge of basic hand tool use.
• Pump installation and troubleshooting
• Perform groundwater monitoring and remediation system operation and maintenance tasks
• Jobsite housekeeping
• Perform soil and groundwater sampling
• Perform soil vapor pin, and soil vapor probe installation and sampling
• Perform stormwater monitoring
• Perform air monitoring
• Producing detailed field reports, and documenting field processes
• Operating vehicles and equipment in a safe manner
• Following company procedures and protocols
• Making appropriate recommendations and briefing on repairs, diagnostics, and equipment specifications
• Contractor oversight