Environmental Scientist Technician (Environmental Remediation) - Northern New Jersey (Tri-State Project Sites) Job Listing at Tetra Tech in NJ (Job ID 47516)

Description

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Tetra Tech – Whitehouse Station, NJ has a full-time remote field position available as an Environmental Field Technician for Tetra Tech SWE, you will be responsible for collecting environmental samples, completing operations and maintenance (O&M) activities for environmental remediation systems, recording field measurements and data at landfills and industrial facilities, sampling and inspecting landfill gas and liquids collection and control systems, conducting specialized testing, and performing maintenance activities at our Client's facilities. The majority of these facilities are located in New York and New Jersey. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Plan and perform office, testing, or field assignments working largely independently. 

• Plan and prepare for various work assignments, maintain field and test equipment, document field services, and perform field monitoring and analyses in accordance with Tetra Tech SWE-established protocols. 

• Operate field equipment and construction equipment. 

• Work at landfills, hazardous waste sites, contaminated sites, and/or other sites where heavy equipment, contamination, or other health hazards may exist.Assist with technical research as required. 

• Provide construction services as required. 

• Perform other assignments as requested by management. 

• Implement and direct safe work practices on field assignments. 

• Support management in project assignments. 

• Occasional overnight travel may be required. 

• Work effectively and efficiently as both a team and solely. 

• Walk long distances, up and down steeply sloped landfills and outdoor terrain. 

• Work in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions safely. 

• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a non-consistent basis. 

• Pass a company paid, baseline health physical and drug screening, as required. 

• Workload may be erratic, though mostly 40 hours/week.   

• Other duties as needed. 

Your Qualifications: 

1. Minimum High School Diploma and 1 year of general working experience. 

1. Preferred A.S. or B.S Degree in environmental science or other natural science (geology, biology, ecology, etc.). 

1. OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER preferred with current eight-hour OSHA HAZWOPER refresher preferred. 

1. Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude required 

1. Ability to learn and work with complex field monitoring equipment including but not limited to flame-ionization detectors (FIDs), photo-ionization detectors (PIDs), explosive gas detectors, water level detectors PH/temperature/conductivity meters, and other typical environmental monitoring equipment. 

1. Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions 

1. Ability to learn general groundwater, soil gas, soil, and air sampling techniques including applicable environmental and health & safety regulations and regulatory requirements. 

1. Ability to be familiar with operations and maintenance techniques for landfill gas and landfill fluids collection systems. 

1. Ability to build and retain mutual relationships with clients. 

1. Some heavy equipment operation, HDPE pipe fusion experience a plus.  

Physical Demands (*required essential functions of the role): 

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

*While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. *The employee will be subject to physical exertion and must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds on a non-consistent basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

*The employee may work in the field for extended periods. The employee must be able to work in personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirator (on rare occasions) and must have physical clearance for PPE.  *Ability to drive and operate a vehicle. An annual medical exam may be necessary based on the work assignment. 

Work Environment: 

The noise level in the work environment may vary based on the assignment.  Hearing protection may be necessary.  Work may involve use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator (on rare occasions). 

Work will be conducted both in an outdoor field environment and on occasion in the office.  Outdoor work will involve potential for exposure to various physical and chemical hazards of varying degree and type. This will include work under heat and cold stress and other adverse environmental conditions. 

This offer is contingent upon successful completion of the following: 

• A background investigation.  Please note that this investigation requires your consent and cooperation. 

• You will be required to drive on a regular basis for Company business you must maintain a safe driving record as defined by Tetra Tech's Vehicle Safety program. An offer of employment is contingent upon successful evaluation of a motor vehicle (MVR) check. 

• You will be required to successfully pass a uranalysis drug screen. Tetra Tech Solid Waste East is a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol business as such you will be subject to quarterly random drug screens where allowable by law. 

• An offer is also contingent on either successful completion or valid proof of a completed 40 Hour HAZWOPER and/or OSHA 10 Hour Construction certificate as defined by Tetra Tech 

• A job offer is contingent upon passing a required comprehensive Medical Examination.  

Pay: $24-27 an hour and any overtime (for work above 40 hours in a week) will be at the 1.5 Overtime Rate, commensurate with skill level, geography region and experience.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

• Organization: 209 SWE