Jobs · Engineering · California

Remediation Field Technician- Facility Based

GHD · Sacramento, CA · Yesterday
Engineering$36–$57/hrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Operate, maintain, and optimize a variety of remediation systems (e.g., groundwater extraction and treatment, soil vapor extraction [SVE], and dual-phase extraction [DPE]). Perform system start-up, diagnostics, and troubleshooting to maximize uptime and treatment efficiency.
  • Collect high-quality samples of groundwater, surface water, soil, soil vapor, and treatment system process streams in accordance with project requirements and regulatory protocols. Ensure proper documentation, chain-of-custody, and data integrity.
  • Maintain detailed field logs, O&M records, and inspection checklists. Prepare clear, defensible documentation to support regulatory reporting and demonstrate system performance and compliance.
  • Lead daily tailgate safety briefings and actively promote a strong safety culture in the field. Identify hazards, implement controls, and ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with HSE policies and site-specific safety plans.
  • Monitor subcontractors and field activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, work plans, and regulatory requirements.
  • Data Interpretation & System Optimization: Review field and system performance data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and support optimization of remediation system performance. Communicate findings and recommend adjustments to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Regulatory Awareness & Field Implementation: Apply project work plans and regulatory requirements in the field, ensuring activities align with applicable standards and permit conditions.
  • Continuous Improvement & Field Innovation: Identify opportunities to improve field workflows, system performance, and data collection practices. Provide practical feedback based on field experience to enhance project delivery and system reliability.
  • Workflow Ownership & Performance Accountability: Manage day-to-day field priorities, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule. Take ownership of deliverables and maintain high standards of quality and productivity.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in physical science, mechanical systems, or related field (relevant on-the-job experience may be considered in place of degree)
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience specifically in remediation and Operations & Maintenance
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong mechanical diagnostic skills and aptitude
  • Adept at working with a multidisciplinary team in a diversity of challenging conditions
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work for discrete periods of time
  • Experience with general construction and field safety protocols and equipment
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite and ability to prepare comprehensive reports
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred

Qualifications

  • Education: Associate’s degree in physical science, mechanical systems, or related field (relevant on-the-job experience may be considered in place of degree)
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience specifically in remediation and Operations & Maintenance

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Strong mechanical diagnostic skills and aptitude
  • Adept at working with a multidisciplinary team in a diversity of challenging conditions
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work for discrete periods of time
  • Experience with general construction and field safety protocols and equipment
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite and ability to prepare comprehensive reports
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred

Benefits

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Pay

$ 36.00-$ 57.00 (hourly) based on experience.

Schedule

N/A

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