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.

Who are we looking for?  

GHD has a great opportunity for an Environmental Technician to work with our Contaminated Assessment Remediation (CAR) group based out of our St. Paul, Minnesota 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. In this role you will perform a number of routine tasks following set procedures in the field of Environmental Science. Some problem-solving ability and mechanical aptitude are required. 

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Monitoring: Perform a wide variety of field duties for environmental projects including inspection, monitoring, operation, and maintenance of remediation/mitigation systems, water level measurement, and contractor oversight.
• Environmental Sampling: Conduct sampling and monitoring for various media and constituents of concern by following established procedures. 
• Fieldwork: Travel to perform field work at project sites (approximately 90% field, 10% office). Overnight travel is expected up to 50% of the time, while other project sites are local. There are opportunities for regional travel or to support environmental emergencies/emergency responses (ER). Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reside near our St. Paul, Minnesota office. 
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow a range of mandatory work instructions (including use of personal protection equipment where relevant) to safeguard the environment and the well-being of self and others.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Perform basic data entry tasks, including data verification. 
• Technical Troubleshooting: Perform basic tasks in technical troubleshooting, such as identifying evident technical issues with equipment and assisting in basic diagnostic actions.
• Improvement/Innovation: Accept changes at work and provide support when asked.
• Performance Management: Complete allocated work to the required standards of quality and timeliness; use performance management systems to improve personal performance.

What you will bring to the team:

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
• Candidate must live within one-hour drive time from GHD's St. Paul office or willing to relocate 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER is a plus 
• Commitment to safety utilizing a behavior-based safety culture in all aspects of the job 
• Ability to work extended hours and travel out of town
• Physically capable of working in non-ideal conditions, such as hot/cold temperatures, wet weather, outside, and around loud equipment, traversing rough terrains, and ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to be a self-starter, flexible, team player, willing and able to work on a wide variety of tasks with minimal supervision in a drug-free workplace
• Ability to analyze field readings, data, and operating parameters to optimize system operations 

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Sound experience and understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems

Salary: $23.32 - $37.02/hour, varies based on experience and location.

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