Environmental Field Technician/Jr. Geologist-Dallas TX

Job Description

Job Description

Certerra is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms. With a 60-year history, Certerra has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

Job Summary:

Environmental Field Technician or Junior Geologist will support environmental assessment and compliance projects in our Dallas, TX  office.  The ideal candidate will have prior field experience in environmental consulting, conduction Phase I ESAs and be familiar with the regulatory environment and project demands.

Duties:

• Conduct environmental field activities including soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling.
• Perform site inspections and environmental monitoring in support of environmental assessment and remediation projects.
• Support Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Document field activities and maintain accurate field notes of chain of custody documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers and technical staff to ensure field tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Interface with contractors, laboratories, and clients as needed.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• 2 + years of environmental field experience in environmental consulting or related work
• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling, monitoring well installation/oversite, and field documentation
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to travel locally to project sites and perform outdoor field work
• Valid Driver's license and the ability to pass background, drug and MVR screenings

Certifications/Licenses:

• Certified Environmental Professional
• OSHA 40-hour HAZPOWER certification (or the ability to obtain it)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such people will be hired based on their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.