Environmental Technician

About the role

GHD is seeking an Environmental Technician to join their Contaminated Assessment Remediation (CAR) group based in St. Paul, Minnesota. This position is integral to the environmental services team and involves a variety of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of field duties for environmental projects including inspection, monitoring, operation, and maintenance of remediation/mitigation systems, water level measurement, and contractor oversight.
• Conduct sampling and monitoring for various media and constituents of concern by following established procedures.
• Travel to perform field work at project sites (approximately 90% field, 10% office). Overnight travel is expected up to 50% of the time, while other project sites are local.
• Support environmental emergencies/emergency responses (ER).

Requirements

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Candidate must live within one-hour drive time from GHD's St. Paul office or willing to relocate.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus.
• Commitment to safety utilizing a behavior-based safety culture in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel out of town.
• Physically capable of working in non-ideal conditions, such as hot/cold temperatures, wet weather, outside, and around loud equipment, traversing rough terrains, and ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to be a self-starter, flexible, team player, willing and able to work on a wide variety of tasks with minimal supervision in a drug-free workplace.
• Ability to analyze field readings, data, and operating parameters to optimize system operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Skills

• Technical Troubleshooting
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Improvement/Innovation
• Performance Management

Benefits

Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow a range of mandatory work instructions (including use of personal protection equipment where relevant) to safeguard the environment and the well-being of self and others.

Pay

$23.32 - $37.02/hour, varies based on experience and location.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate field work and project needs.

Benefits

As a multicultural organization, GHD provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities

Company Culture

GHD is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported. The company encourages individual achievement and recognizes the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer.