Environmental Field Technician / Entry level Geologist
Montrose Environmental Group Inc.
Tampa, Florida
Job Description
ABOUT YOU
Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you.
Who are we?
We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients' decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.
We have over 90 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3500 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.
The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We address our clients' biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, assessment, and remediation.
Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Our Field Service Technician / Entry level Geologis position is located in our Tampa, FL office.
As a key member of the Montrose Environmental Solutions team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:
- Serves as Team Lead and provides training and direction to other staff
- Operates field monitoring equipment including but not limited to: PID/FID, pH, EC, DO, GEM, turbidity, water level, LEL meters, trimble (or other geolocating equipment)
- Carefully documents monitoring and testing results on field forms and prepares field daily reports and data sheets
- Collects samples using a variety of sampling methods
- Conducts environmental collection, monitoring, sampling, testing and basic evaluation at various locations
- Performs operations and maintenance (O&M) on environmental treatment equipment
- Completes Chain-of-Custody forms and labels samples, strictly following regulatory handling and preservation protocols for various sample media and delivers samples to an environmental laboratory
- Interacts with clients, presents a professional appearance, and wears appropriate PPE on job sites
- Measures and records treatment operational data
- Enters monitoring data from the field inspection forms into electronic spreadsheets in Word and/or Excel format
- Ensures proper labeling and handling of hazardous material and waste
- Communicates promptly with Project Managers to inform of site conditions and activities
- Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical system issues or failures
- Manages proper disposal for hazardous material and waste.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations,
- including attendance at all required safety training programs
- Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts
- Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing
- professional publications, and attending professional workshops
- Perform other duties as assigned
To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience performing environmental collection, monitoring, sampling, testing and basic evaluation and/or Bachelors degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, and/or Engineering in lieu of experience
- Must have a valid Class C driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability/willingness to travel
- Complete and maintain HAZWOPER certification with the 40 hour HAZWOPER environmental health and safety class, and annual 8-hour refresher classes
- Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds such as monitoring equipment and tools, with or without assistance
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software
- Be able to deliver and receive electronic documents
- Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Solid organization and time/project management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, must have legible handwriting
- Able to work independently
- Familiarity with supervision of construction projects
- 5+ years of experience performing environmental collection, monitoring, sampling, testing and basic evaluation
- Familiarity with Florida Department of Environmental Protection Petroleum Restoration Program Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures
- Familiarity with the Operation and Maintenance of Remediation systems including but not limited to Advanced Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting
As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:
- Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
- Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts who are solving the world's toughest environmental challenges
- An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
- Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
- Competitive compensation package: hourly rate ranging from $20 to $30, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
- Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
- A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
- Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans
MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
We are going to be blunt - the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers.
Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!
Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.
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