Environmental Technician

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Environmental Technician for our **Houston, TX **field office. The ideal candidate would be involved in projects within our WSP USA Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact • Monitoring and tracking remediation system performance to ensure operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and achievement of project objectives. • Conducting routine groundwater and soil sampling in accordance with established sampling protocols and quality standards. • Performing monthly and quarterly outfall inspections. • Performing monthly and semi-annual QQQ inspections. • Performing monthly SPCC inspections. • Performing monthly and quarterly NESHAP sampling. • Performing monitoring well gauging activities, including groundwater level measurements and documentation of field observations. • Operating, inspecting, and maintaining treatment and remediation systems through routine operations and preventive maintenance activities. • Troubleshooting system issues and performing minor repairs to equipment, instrumentation, and associated infrastructure. • Coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and service providers to facilitate major repairs, specialized maintenance, and equipment replacements. • Collecting, managing, and analyzing field and operational data to support reporting requirements and performance evaluations. • Preparing accurate and timely field reports, maintenance logs, sampling documentation, and other project records. • Administrative activities include entering daily time via Valero’s time keeping module. Data entry, electronic filing of daily and weekly field forms. • Maintaining consistent and proactive communication with the WSP management team regarding system status, operational issues, maintenance activities, and project progress. • Supporting health, safety, and environmental compliance requirements while conducting all field and operational activities. • Assisting with the implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall system performance and reliability.

Who You Are Required Qualifications • High School Diploma or equivalent. • 5+ years of experience with water treatment system operations and maintenance. • 5+ years of experience with water and soil sample collection. • Working knowledge of and proficiency with typical hand and power tools, and the ability to troubleshoot or identify issues with plumbing and electrical components. • Transportation Worker Identification Credentialed (TWIC) or ability to pass a Transportation Security Administration background check for TWIC. • Strong organizational skills and detail oriented. • Ability to work independently under general guidance, and the ability to work reliably as part of a team, closely following direction from Senior Environmental Staff. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Teams. • Effective technical, written, and verbal communication skills. • Possess a valid state issued driver’s license and clean driving record. • Related and equivalent experience with other areas of environmental monitoring, remediation, and compliance will also be considered. Preferred Qualifications • Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field. • HAZWOPER 40-hr Training and current 8-hr refresher training. • Experience with waste containerizing, tracking, and disposal documentation.

Physical Demands • Ability to remain on feet for extended periods of time, either stationary or walking. • Field activities that may require working in a variety of unfavorable weather conditions, including heat and cold. • Completion of annual or bi-annual employment physical, as required. • Ability to lift 40 pounds.

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