Environmental Technician III

AECOM has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Technician to join our Remediation team in our Orange, California office. In this role, you will primarily support remedial operations, maintenance, and monitoring (OMM) projects at client facilities and field sites. Typical project work includes groundwater treatment systems, in situ and ex situ remediation systems, closed landfills, construction oversight with management of contaminated soil and regulated waste, construction oversight of support buildings/facilities, various media sampling, and wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities

Operating remediation systems, including soil vapor extraction systems, sub-slab depressurization systems, and groundwater pump-and-treat systems; Conducting routine fieldwork, including groundwater, soil, or air sampling under the supervision of field task leaders; Performing soil, groundwater, surface water, waste, sediment, air, and vapor sampling; Using field tablets and computers to access, track, and record environmental data; Taking and passing operator exam(s); Remotely monitoring system performance during off-site hours and responding to alarm conditions outside standard working hours; Performing operation and maintenance (O&M) tasks and inspections of environmental remediation systems; Documenting all field activities and notes; Performing subcontractor oversight; Communicating effectively with the project team; Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards; Working within defined scopes, schedules, and budgets

Requirements

High School + 4 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education; Ability to travel to various client site locations to conduct fieldwork; Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record; Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background checks; Must pass the client's background, medical and drug screening requirements to receive a security badge; 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher; Physically able, with or without accommodation, to work in outdoor environments with uneven terrain, variable outdoor conditions including heat, noise, and/or chemicals; Frequent lifting of equipment or objects weighing 25 pounds or less; Occasional repetitive bending and stooping; Frequently moving to numerous locations on the site; Occasional power gripping/squeezing hand tools and levers; Occasionally working with arms above shoulder level, climbing stairs, and using portable ladders; Wearing required personal protective equipment

Nice to have

Associate's Degree or trade certification; Aptitude for operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment; First Aid/CPR training; Mature sense of professional responsibility; Proficient technical writing skills; Ability to express ideas orally in project reviews; Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills; Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Vision; Life; AD&D; Disability benefits; Paid time off; Leaves of absence; Voluntary benefits; Perks; Flexible work options; Well-being resources; Employee assistance program; Business travel insurance; Service recognition awards; Retirement savings plan; Employee stock purchase plan