Environmental Field Technician

Tetra Tech is actively pursuing an Environmental Field Technician in our Pittsburgh office. The ideal candidate must have strong quantitative skillsets to support various field projects in the United States from remediation to construction. This position will work closely with project managers, engineers, and scientists to support a variety of public (federal, state, local) and private (industrial, utility) clients with hands on remedial investigations, remedial actions, and wide range of various civil/environmental projects. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

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Your Role:

• The successful candidate will work as a team member to support routine and non-routine assignments related to field projects of substantial variety and complexity.
• Candidate will conduct field tasks on environmental projects such as air, soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater sampling, operate construction equipment, vegetation clearing, industrial cleaning, and operation and maintenance (O&M). They will perform all components of projects in accordance with RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, UST, CWA and other appropriate state and federal regulations. This will require reviews of progress and evaluation of the candidate’s skills.
• Performs a wide variety of tasks associated with industrial waste clean-up, site remediation, equipment and facility decontamination and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Performs tasks involving the use of vacuum trucks, bulk hauling equipment, high pressure water jetting equipment, and other specialized equipment.
• Operate equipment typically involved with civil type projects.
• Operate well sampling equipment.
• Excellent attitude toward personal safety, process safety, and environmental compliance.
• Other duties as required by the position.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.

Qualifications:

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.

Physical Demands:

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 often exposed to outdoor weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, moving equipment and mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work is 100% travel overnight.

Language & Communication Skills:
Candidates should be fluent in the English language and possess verbal/written communication skills. Candidates must be able to professionally interact with clients, other staff, and the public.

Mathematical Skills: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisions skills are required.
Other Skills: Basic computer skills to send emails and communicate online. The ability to communicate using text messaging is required.