Environmental Field Technician - Oak Ridge, TN

Environmental Field Technician - Oak Ridge, TN

RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record. We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and we also offer 8(a) options.

RSI is currently recruiting for an Environmental Field Specialist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Position Summary

Provides support to environmental and structural characterization sample collection and office activities in the acquisition of environmental data. Position will require support to various waste disposition and facility characterization efforts to support waste management disposition alternatives. This could include but is not limited to working in various active and inactive facilities utilizing power and hand tools for the collection and documentation of structural materials such as concrete, structural steel, wood, various liquids, system piping and equipment, asbestos, paint, drums, filters, various radiological materials, residues, soil, sediment, and other legacy materials, and inspections. Additional activities include but are not limited to: field procedure compliance, field equipment calibration, field documentation (logbooks, forms, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provides environmental characterization and/or support to field teams performing data collection activities in the support of various environmental regulatory agreements and requirements.
• Position is 80% field/20% office. Must be able to work in all field conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) wearing respiratory protection, field coveralls, etc.
• Perform pre-field mobilization activities with field teams, deploy to field locations and support end of day equipment and data management activities.
• Understand the purpose and processes of field data acquisition.
• Support and be part of an organization with a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in environmental and facility characterization
• Related degree or job experience in environmental science, biology, geology, etc.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate company vehicles and be insured on corporate insurance (clean driving record)
• Team players only- ability to work well with others on a daily basis and be flexible
• Ability to work in inclement weather on a daily basis (rain, snow, hot, cold, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of scientific/environmental engineering concepts, experience, and demonstrated ability
• Knowledge of EPA procedures (chain of custody, log books/documentation, sample handling)
• OSHA 40hr HAZWOPER and Rad Worker II training preferred
• Depending on the project/customer being supported, some travel may be required
• Have or the ability to obtain a DOE security clearance
• Experience in environmental and facility characterization a plus.

Recommended Education

• Associate or bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology or geology.

Clearance and Health Regiments

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening

EEO Statement

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.