Ambient Field Technician

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As an Ambient Field Technician, you’ll get hands-on experience collecting data while spending most of their time outdoors in a hard hat rather than in a cubicle.

The compensation range for this role is $25 -$30/hr., commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation, deployment, testing/sampling of air monitoring activities
• Independently and effectively assemble, operate, and troubleshoot ambient air testing equipment
• Ensure project preparation is complete before going into the field; this includes preparation, cleaning procedures, repair, and calibration
• Practice safety methods and procedures, and report all potential dangers, hazards, or unsafe work practices to the supervisor
• Provide excellent customer service to all clients
• Assist with laboratory, shop, and equipment maintenance

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Ability to travel
• Ability to work in industrial settings & outdoors
• High School diploma through bachelor's degree
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with proven time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of computer software, such as MS Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day
• Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions
• Valid Driver's license
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen

#INDONT

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit .

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.