Environmental Technician

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. (EKI) is an employee-owned environmental, water resources, and engineering consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients throughout the United States. If you are interested in improving the environment and advancing your career, then EKI is the place for you.

The Environmental Technician reports to the Team Leader and is a hands-on, field-focused role supporting environmental investigation, remediation, construction, and operations projects for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients. The position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, solving practical field problems, and building, repairing, and maintaining mechanical systems in a safe and professional manner. Day-to-day work focuses on collecting environmental samples and data, making field observations, and overseeing contractors. The Environmental Technician role is primarily performed at EKI project sites in Northern California. Successful candidates are mechanically inclined, safety-focused, comfortable using hand and power tools, and enjoy working with their hands in active field environments.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Prepare for and plan field work, including preparation of documentation and equipment, participation in planning meetings with project teams, coordination with laboratories, and scheduling the work of subcontractors
• Conduct field work at project sites including:
  • Soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling
  • Site inspections
  • Observe and document the work of other parties
  • Construction, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of remedial systems
  • Manage drillers and subcontractors
  • Construction management
• Review and follow project work plans and standard procedures to ensure samples and data are collected and handled correctly
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and field equipment including drills, saws, grinders, hammers, wrenches, pumps, generators, and other construction and maintenance equipment
• Assist with construction, installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of environmental remediation and monitoring systems
• Perform field fabrication, assembly, modification, and repair of piping, fittings, pumps, hoses, valves, sampling systems, and related equipment
• Support site construction activities including layout, material handling, equipment setup, trenching support, and system startup/shutdown activities
• Maintain field vehicles, trailers, tools, and equipment in a clean, organized, and operating condition
• Follow and enforce strict health and safety procedures while working around heavy equipment, construction activities, industrial facilities, and hazardous materials
• Participate in field troubleshooting and problem-solving under changing site conditions
• Coordinate with senior staff on project planning, schedules, and site reports
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate environmental monitoring equipment and tools
• Manage and organize sampling supplies, equipment, vehicles, and office space at EKI's field office
• Assist with planning and leadership of field skills and operations training for staff
• Assist with special projects and other tasks as needed
• Act as EKI and EKI’s clients’ on-site outward-facing professional representative

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Three to five (3 - 5) years of experience as a Technician
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort performing hands-on work
• Experience safely using hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment preferred
• Experience in construction, mechanical trades, environmental field work, drilling support, remediation systems, automotive/mechanical repair, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fabrication, landscaping, or related technical trades is highly desirable
• Ability to build, assemble, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain field systems and equipment
• Ability to work safely and effectively around construction equipment, drilling operations, utilities, and industrial facilities
• Comfortable working outdoors in physically demanding environments and variable weather conditions
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training preferred but not required

Competencies

• Strong work ethic, reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to safety
• Takes initiative and enjoys solving practical field and mechanical challenges
• Comfortable adapting to changing field conditions and priorities
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a field team
• Must have effective communication skills
• Must have ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams
• Must have a great attitude and eagerness to learn
• Must have a current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is an active, hands-on role. You should be able to:

• Work in a fast-paced environment with high-volume workload and frequent short deadlines
• Perform physically active outdoor work involving lifting, carrying, climbing, digging, tool operation, equipment setup, and material handling
• Work safely around drilling equipment, excavation activities, construction sites, industrial operations, traffic, and active remediation systems
• Use hand and power tools for field installation, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities
• Frequently load, unload, transport, and organize tools, supplies, pumps, hoses, generators, and sampling equipment
• Work in muddy, dusty, noisy, hot, cold, wet, or otherwise challenging field conditions
• Obtain medical clearance to work on hazardous waste site(s)
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods during field work
• With or without accommodation, work in outdoor environments with uneven terrain, variable outdoor conditions including heat, noise, and/or chemicals
• Work in an environment with heavy, dangerous moving equipment
• Work up to 10- to 12-hour days when field conditions require it
• Maintain OSHA HAZWOPER and other applicable certifications including but not limited to ladder safety training, fall arrest training, etc.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed, such as safety glasses, hard hat, boots, respirator, and hearing protection
• Use powered equipment and heavy tools to perform shallow drilling, well and probe maintenance, maintenance of remedial systems, or remove nuts and bolts on filters or well vaults, etc.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel is required and may be up to 75% or more of the time, including overnight stays for field work at potentially remote locations. Travel may be in an EKI company vehicle or your personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursement provided.

As an employee-owned firm, EKI offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience. EKI provides excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, including career advancement opportunities, outstanding training opportunities, incentive compensation including bonuses, retirement benefits through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and 401(k) profit-sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental benefits.

EKI Environment & Water, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, marital status, political affiliation, or military service.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and is not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. This description may be amended at any time and employee may be assigned other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

EKI Environment & Water, Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.