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Witt O'Brien's

Global crisis and emergency management consultancy

Field Technician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Houston, TX, USA
In PersonTravel of up to 40% is required, including out-of-town assignments.
Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A valid unrestricted driver's license is required.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain certifications required for confined space entry and hazardous material handling is required.
  • The candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and compliance.
  • The candidate must have the physical stamina to perform heavy lifting and manual labor.
  • The candidate must be flexible and available to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills are required.
Responsibilities
  • Safely operate equipment and vehicles in compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Provide on-call emergency response services, including cleanup of hazardous and non-hazardous waste spills, site remediation, and waste management tasks.
  • Perform confined space entry and tank cleaning tasks as required while following safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Work overtime and accept out-of-town assignments as requested to meet operational needs.
  • Perform strenuous physical activities, including lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials, while adhering to safety standards.
  • Complete and submit timesheets, vehicle logs, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in offices, yards, warehouses, and trucks to support a safe and efficient working environment.
  • Handle, package, and transport hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.
  • Conduct site assessments to identify potential environmental hazards.
  • Assist with labeling, storing, and documenting hazardous waste.
  • Use field instruments to monitor hazardous material levels and ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Participate in safety training, including hazardous-material handling and emergency-response drills.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to hazardous materials and waste.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual proficiency is strongly preferred.
  • Previous experience in hazardous waste management, spill response, or a related field is preferred.
  • Familiarity with operating and maintaining field equipment is preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of environmental regulations and safety protocols is preferred.

About the company

Witt O’Brien’s provides crisis and emergency management services for governments and private sector clients, helping them prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate disruptions across the full disaster lifecycle. Clients engage the firm to assess risks, develop preparedness plans, train staff, conduct exercises, manage grants (such as FEMA Public Assistance), ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate crisis communications, with specialized maritime support available. The company combines veteran public-sector disaster management expertise with private-sector incident response, augmented by acquisitions in crisis communications and reputation management to offer end-to-end services. Its goal is to boost resilience for operations, people, assets, and reputations in the face of natural and man-made risks.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

null

Founded

2001

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What believers are saying

  • FEMA reopened BRIC in April 2026, directly expanding demand for Witt O'Brien's services.
  • Witt O'Brien's joined April 2026 conferences on continuity and AI, signaling active client demand.
  • Ambipar still backs a global response platform, preserving international reach after the 2022 acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • Ambipar filed judicial recovery in October 2025, exposing Witt O'Brien's to parent distress.
  • Ambipar creditors challenged delayed statements in August 2026, prolonging restructuring uncertainty.
  • A failed Ambipar plan can trigger liquidation, disrupting Witt O'Brien's funding and contracts.

What makes Witt O'Brien's unique

  • Witt O'Brien's combines FEMA grants expertise with oil-spill and maritime response know-how.
  • Its April 2026 BRIC webinar shows deep positioning in hazard mitigation and grant management.
  • The firm markets practical AI for crisis management, not just strategy decks.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options