Field Technician - ( 230003R5 )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

We are currently looking to add a Filed Technician to support our Alpharetta, Georgia (ALP) office location. The successful candidate will support routine maintenance and operation of groundwater remediation and water treatment systems. This position will also perform soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling to support remediation projects across the southeastern United States. The role is based out of Alpharetta, GA and requires an independent individual with environmental sampling experience or similar background. The role requires significant travel and the ability to work alone or in small teams

Your Key Responsibilities

• Routine completion of remediation system operation data sheets and transmitting these data sheets (scan and e-mail) to the office

• Trouble-shooting, repairing, cleaning and optimizing operation of groundwater treatment systems

• Routine gauging and sampling of groundwater monitoring wells using US EPA protocol including accurate completion of labels and chain-of-custody forms, and packaging samples for shipment

• Produce accurate and complete documentation during sampling while working in field/ inclement conditions

• 70% to 80% travel through the Southeastern US (Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee) with company reimbursement of business expenses.

• Support and conduct site assessments (Phase I ESA, Phase II ESA).

• Actively participate in maintaining Stantec's safety culture

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to work with limited oversight,

• Ability to pass a background security check

• Mechanically inclined

• Has existing basic set of tools (wrenches, screw drivers, socket set)

• Is willing to learn the science of groundwater sampling using and calibrating scientific equipment

• Strong organization and time management skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills.

• Strong note-taking skills and attention to detail.

• Basic understanding of technical writing skills.

• Experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required.

• Working understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required).

• Must have the willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work

• Experience/knowledge of hazardous materials as emergency response are desirable.

• Conscientious, organized, and disciplined.

• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and Business Center.

• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

• Plumbing and electrical experience is a plus

• Ability to tow and back a trailer is a plus

• Working knowledge of field sampling techniques is a plus.

• Experience performing equipment maintenance as well as using and trouble-shooting electronic field instruments

• Able to consistently record clear, detailed field notes, and have very good to excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Able to work independently to successfully complete fieldwork (sampling, equipment maintenance/repair, or other activities)

• After a minimum of 4 weeks of training, be able to independently identify equipment materials and supplies needed for sampling events or other routine fieldwork; able to order field equipment from vendors and suppliers at costs within a specified budget

• Interface in a positive manner with staff including senior engineers, geologists, and project managers

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training

Education and Experience

• High School diploma, Associates Degree a plus; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 0-2 years of experience.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Georgia-Alpharetta

Organization : BC-1726 EnvSvcs-US Gulf East

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 8, 2024, 6:56:47 PM

Req ID: 230003R5

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans