Field Technician (CA) - Entry / Mid

Environmental Field Technician

Our US West Environmental business is looking for an Environmental Field Technician to join their field team in Bakersfield, CA. As a technician, you will support a variety of remediation and O&M projects throughout the region.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of soil and groundwater remediation systems, which may include:
• Mechanical, and electrical, troubleshooting and maintenance
• Data collection
• Site inspections and system performance sampling
• Equipment and chemical inventory
• Jobsite housekeeping
• Perform field sampling of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, vapor, etc. in accordance with applicable standards
• Collection of detailed field notes and excellent oral communication
• Coordination with contractors and service providers and oversight of contractor activities
• Provide support and oversight to other field activities as needed
• Coordination with project team, local stakeholders, and client

What you will bring to the team:

• High School Diploma/GED required; College degree is a plus especially if in environmental related field (e.g., geology, wastewater operations, environmental science)
• 1-4 plus years of environmental field experience
• Must possess good electrical and mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting skills
• Ability and willingness to perform field work
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as required
• Valid driver's license and clear driving record
• OSHA 40hour HAZWOPER Certification is a plus

This position requires pre-employment medical and drug screenings, to the extent allowable by applicable law, and employment is contingent upon successfully completing the pre-employment screenings.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.