Environmental Technician

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Environmental Technician for our Houston, TX field office. The ideal candidate would be involved in projects within our WSP USA Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. Your Impact Monitoring and tracking remediation system performance to ensure operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and achievement of project objectives. Conducting routine groundwater and soil sampling in accordance with established sampling protocols and quality standards. Performing monthly and quarterly outfall inspections. Performing monthly and semi-annual QQQ inspections. Performing monthly SPCC inspections. Performing monthly and quarterly NESHAP sampling. Performing monitoring well gauging activities, including groundwater level measurements and documentation of field observations. Operating, inspecting, and maintaining treatment and remediation systems through routine operations and preventive maintenance activities. Troubleshooting system issues and performing minor repairs to equipment, instrumentation, and associated infrastructure. Coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and service providers to facilitate major repairs, specialized maintenance, and equipment replacements. Collecting, managing, and analyzing field and operational data to support reporting requirements and performance evaluations. Preparing accurate and timely field reports, maintenance logs, sampling documentation, and other project records. Administrative activities include entering daily time via Valero’s time keeping module. Data entry, electronic filing of daily and weekly field forms. Maintaining consistent and proactive communication with the WSP management team regarding system status, operational issues, maintenance activities, and project progress. Supporting health, safety, and environmental compliance requirements while conducting all field and operational activities. Assisting with the implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall system performance and reliability. Who You Are Required Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. 5+ years of experience with water treatment system operations and maintenance. 5+ years of experience with water and soil sample collection. Working knowledge of and proficiency with typical hand and power tools, and the ability to troubleshoot or identify issues with plumbing and electrical components. Transportation Worker Identification Credentialed (TWIC) or ability to pass a Transportation Security Administration background check for TWIC. Strong organizational skills and detail oriented. Ability to work independently under general guidance, and the ability to work reliably as part of a team, closely following direction from Senior Environmental Staff. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Teams. Effective technical, written, and verbal communication skills. Possess a valid state issued driver’s license and clean driving record. Related and equivalent experience with other areas of environmental monitoring, remediation, and compliance will also be considered. Preferred Qualifications Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field. HAZWOPER 40-hr Training and current 8-hr refresher training. Experience with waste containerizing, tracking, and disposal documentation. Physical Demands Ability to remain on feet for extended periods of time, either stationary or walking. Field activities that may require working in a variety of unfavorable weather conditions, including heat and cold. Completion of annual or bi-annual employment physical, as required. Ability to lift 40 pounds. #LI-AB2 About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr