Environmental Technician

Environmental Technician

Expectations:

VET Environmental Engineering, LLC (VET), implements innovative, cost-effective, and result-driven strategies, on a site-specific basis, to mitigate environmental issues.  VET provides due diligence services, investigative services, and remediation/site closure services for commercial and industrial developers, lending institutions, insurance agencies, and government agencies.  VET also provides consulting services specializing in permitting and environmental safety compliance.  VET is Certified as a woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned small business.

Applicants for this job must be prepared to accept responsibility and be able to perform well in an exciting, fast-paced work environment. VET works diligently to solve our clients’ problems in a practical and meaningful way. As such, we often take jobs with short deadlines that require our team to be able to react quickly and exhibit professionalism and problem-solving abilities. Applicants must be flexible and willing to perform various tasks independently as assigned. A position on our team can be extremely rewarding, as we make a difference in our clients’ homes and/or businesses and for the environment. If you are someone that is looking for a slow-paced, predictable job, we are not for you. If you apply for this position, you can expect to gain a large amount of experience in a wide range of environmental disciplines. We are looking for applicants that want to become a core member of our team, a leader in our projects, and help us to grow our thriving business.

General duties may include performing environmental investigations, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Phase II Investigations, radon testing and mitigation, lead and asbestos surveys, mold investigations, regulatory compliance, remediation, vapor intrusion investigations, waste characterization, soil removal/disposal, reporting, and cost-tracking.  Provide project oversight for environmental projects involving development of Health and Safety Plans, conduct quarterly groundwater monitoring, leaking underground storage tank (LUST) investigation and removal, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) soil contamination, and heavy metals contamination.  Conduct subcontractor coordination and oversight including excavators, drillers, geophysicists, and lead, asbestos, and mold abatement contractors. 

Environmental Technician Duties: 

• Gather environmental data by applying chemistry and engineering principles.
• Determine characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials by conducting chemical, physical, and field tests, using pH meter, chemicals, analytical instrumentation, and various field data collection equipment.
• Assess water pollutants by collecting water samples from streams and lakes, groundwater monitoring wells, and industrial wastewater.
• Determine chemical composition and nature of land pollutants by collecting soil and sediment samples.
• Maintain environmental databases by tabulating and reporting information requirements.
• Prepare, summarize, and chart by gathering and testing samples, interpreting analytical results, and summarizing findings and trends.
• Maintain environmental analytical instrumentation, mechanical equipment, and other test instrumentation by installing, operating, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, maintaining equipment inventories, evaluating new equipment, and techniques.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain the reputation of the organization and represent the VET brand by complying with legal and waste management requirements and perform in a professional and responsible fashion.
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing business networks, and participating in professional societies.

Qualifications:

• One to two years of related work experience
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Familiarity with hand and power tools and demonstrated experience using this equipment
• Familiarity with chemistry techniques, lab environment, waste treatment, analyzing information, equipment maintenance, attention to detail, research skills, and reporting research results
• Familiarity with and demonstrated ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe products
• Ability to work well and self-motivate in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to work in variable conditions, including uneven surfaces and access to remote sites
• Strong team player with effective internal and external communication skills
• Some travel required
• Desire to grow professionally and to be promoted within the VET Team

Benefits:

• Varied hourly pay rates commensurate with experience and job duties.
• Benefits package after 90 days:
  • Short-Term, Long-Term Disability.
  • 25,000 Life Insurance plus 25,000 Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance.
  • Health Insurance, company pays 50% of the employee’s premium.
  • Dental Insurance available, premium paid by employee.
• 401(k) with 6% company match eligible at one-year anniversary.
• 5 paid vacation days during the first year, plus one additional day every year thereafter.
• Flexible time off with ample notice.
• Office hours 8:00-5:00, work an 8-hour day.
• Overtime – Time and a half.
• Use of company vehicles.