GHD
Environmental Technician - Assessment & Remediation
GHD, Midland, Texas, United States, 79701
Mid To Senior Level Environmental Technician
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That's why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. Our pledge to you Join GHD That's the #PowerOfCommittment There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it. Who are we looking for? GHD has a great opportunity for a Mid to Senior Level Environmental Technician to be based on our Midland, Texas office. This position is an integral part of our environmental services group and requires a diverse array of responsibilities and tasks to accomplish the objectives of the team. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: Assist engineers to design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology. Responsibilities Soil sampling, groundwater monitoring, and remediation system operation and maintenance tasks in support of our project management team Support senior staff scientists on a variety of air/soil/emergency response/groundwater compliance projects Support remediation and construction activities Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently. Solutions Analysis: Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures, and precedents. Engineering Drawings: Create engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions. Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design. Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate. Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. Operational Compliance: Identify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate. Testing: Use product specifications to design test procedures and standards. Waste Management: Support waste management efforts, aiding in waste reduction programs, waste segregation, storage, transportation, and disposal. Technical Troubleshooting: Support technical troubleshooting efforts, aiding in the quick and accurate identification, analysis, and resolution of technical issues with equipment and experiments. Valid drivers license Knowledgeable on drill rig oversight and sample collection/soil logging during driller operations Knowledgeable on soil excavation activities including subcontractor oversight, field screening, and soil sampling Ability to perform field work in remote locations and travel overnight (expenses paid) Mechanical, electrical and computer aptitude OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPER is a plus Education H.S. Diploma or higher Experience General Experience: Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised (13 months to 3 years) Managerial Experience: Very limited (0 to 3 months) Previous oil and gas sampling and system maintenance experience is a plus Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD. 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, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That's why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. Our pledge to you Join GHD That's the #PowerOfCommittment There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it. Who are we looking for? GHD has a great opportunity for a Mid to Senior Level Environmental Technician to be based on our Midland, Texas office. This position is an integral part of our environmental services group and requires a diverse array of responsibilities and tasks to accomplish the objectives of the team. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: Assist engineers to design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology. Responsibilities Soil sampling, groundwater monitoring, and remediation system operation and maintenance tasks in support of our project management team Support senior staff scientists on a variety of air/soil/emergency response/groundwater compliance projects Support remediation and construction activities Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently. Solutions Analysis: Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures, and precedents. Engineering Drawings: Create engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions. Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design. Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate. Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. Operational Compliance: Identify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate. Testing: Use product specifications to design test procedures and standards. Waste Management: Support waste management efforts, aiding in waste reduction programs, waste segregation, storage, transportation, and disposal. Technical Troubleshooting: Support technical troubleshooting efforts, aiding in the quick and accurate identification, analysis, and resolution of technical issues with equipment and experiments. Valid drivers license Knowledgeable on drill rig oversight and sample collection/soil logging during driller operations Knowledgeable on soil excavation activities including subcontractor oversight, field screening, and soil sampling Ability to perform field work in remote locations and travel overnight (expenses paid) Mechanical, electrical and computer aptitude OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPER is a plus Education H.S. Diploma or higher Experience General Experience: Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised (13 months to 3 years) Managerial Experience: Very limited (0 to 3 months) Previous oil and gas sampling and system maintenance experience is a plus Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD. 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, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.