DoD SkillBridge: Environmental Technician

DoD SkillBridge Internship: Environmental TechnicianSkillBridge Host Company: TWS Environmental LLCSkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM LLCLocation: Wilmington, Delaware (DE)Preferred start date: 01 February 2025Applicants must be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify for the DoD SkillBridge Program.About the company: TWS is a veteran owned (Marine Corps) full service environmental company seeking individuals who are hardworking and self-motivated. Client satisfaction is our number one priority, which requires a cohesive unit on every level, built on trust, our actions, and how we conduct ourselves each and every day. The ideal candidate is someone who is likeminded and is seeking an opportunity to grow with a company that values its employees. Full time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package. Training for this position is provided, so no experience is required.The Environmental Technician position will support the company's in-situ remediation activities, primarily the implementation of remedial designs in the field in a way that ensures the client's project needs are met and exceeded. The Environmental Technician will work outdoors in all weather conditions, as needed. This position requires travel outside of our local market, up to but not limited to 60% of the time, to job sites on the East Coast from the New England area down to Florida, and some areas in the Mid-West. Flights, meals and hotels are paid for by the company.The Environmental Technician will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Remediation Services. This will include engaging in in-situ remediation activities such as implementing scopes of work and remedial designs presented to TWS by consultants and/or vendors. Field management and oversight responsibilities may include management of all lower-tier subcontractors, management of health and safety plans, taking part in client discussions, pre-project preparations, field support, and troubleshooting as needed. As projects may dictate, the Environmental Technician will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mixing and injection equipment. Working with clients in the field to ensure their project needs and challenges are being met and exceeded and provide them with a resource for technical support. The Environmental Technician will work closely with the Director of Remediation Services to monitor project expenditures to ensure projects remain within budget. The Environmental Technician will be expected to establish relationships with clients and be a go-to resource for technical support leading up to and throughout projects. The Environmental Technician will be expected to be a seller/doer in that his technical capabilities will be effectively utilized to introduce and enhance TWS Environmental's technical capabilities to its clients. When and if available to lend assistance, the Environmental Technician will be expected to support TWS Environmental's other core service lines to include but not limited to stand-alone support services as an additional resource for field support as may be needed.Overview of Responsibilities, including but not limited to:Implementation of remedial designs and scopes of work in a safe and efficient mannerLiaise with Director of Remediation Services to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goalsEvaluate regularly the efficiency of operational procedures and apply improvementsWork with the Director of Remediation Services to help manage procurement processes for the Remediation Services Program/Division and coordinate materials and resources allocationOversee client support processes and organize them to enhance client satisfactionImplementation of policies for the Remediation Services Program/DivisionBuild relationships with external clientsGather project data and provide to Director of Remediation Services while assisting with evaluation of overall performance and assisting with analyzing and interpretation of such dataEnsure that the company's standards for quality, equipment, and performance are maintained on remediation projects as well as when assisting with TWS's other service lines referenced aboveEnsure fixed assets are preserved and initiate recommendations on purchases of new equipment and improvements to existing propertyAlert Director of Remediation Services of cost and labor over runs on projects. Assist with making recommendations and implementation solutions to problems related to the sameSupervise onsite lower-tier subcontractors on site and provide constructive feedbackPromote and be a champion for industry best health and safety practicesManage applicable budgets and control expenses effectivelyAssist with training and developing new TWS staff. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policyVets2PM Provides: Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings. PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course. Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'. Not all internships include certification training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include their own internship-focused training instead.