Environmental Test Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Entry-level position with opportunity for advancement to Test Engineer I role ($26.00/Hour) in first 6-12 months.

Field-based role. Must be comfortable with regional travel and working outdoors.

Responsibilities:

• Perform air emissions testing and monitoring services at a variety of industrial clients.
• Record and analyze data, collect samples.
• Transport and set up testing equipment using a company vehicle; dismantle equipment post-testing.
• Calibrate testing equipment and assist engineers in conducting air quality testing procedures.
• Adhere to environmental, health, and safety protocols.
• Organize and prepare equipment for upcoming projects.
• Gain proficiency in EPA Test Methods 1-5 using company resources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or related field is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a field-based / hands-on role.
• Team player with strong initiative
• Ability to travel during the work week
• Comfortable working at heights and lifting up to 75 lbs.

Additional Information:

• Career Path: Test Technician - Test Engineer I/II - Project Supervisor - Project Manager - Sr. Project Manager.
• Company vehicle provided for travel. All travel time, expenses, lodging + additional $72 per diem are paid by company.
• Frequent overtime when working in the field, paid at 1.5x rate.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Crown Point, IN.

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $22.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Crown Point,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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