Environmental Technician

About the role

The ideal candidate will join WSP USA's Earth & Environment Team in Corpus Christi, TX. This role involves projects that meet client objectives and solve their challenges.

Responsibilities

• 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 protocols and quality standards.
• 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.
• Collaborating 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.
• 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.
• Aiding in the implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall system performance and reliability.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 0-2 years of experience with water treatment system operations and maintenance.
• Minimum 0-2 years of experience with water 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.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. We design lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With over 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. Our flexible and agile workplace model includes a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings plans. At WSP, we value our employees' contributions to meet client objectives, goals, and challenges. If you're ready to join us, we welcome you to apply.

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.