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GHD

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

Environmental Field Technician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Borger, TX, USA
In PersonMust live within a one-hour drive of Borger or be willing to relocate; travel and occasional overnight work are required.
Academic & Institutional ResearchEnvironmental Sciences

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous three years of environmental media sampling field experience.
  • Must live within one-hour drive time from Borger, Texas, or be willing to relocate to Borger, Texas.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • Must be able to perform field work in a refinery environment, including wearing a respirator.
  • Must be able to work extended hours and travel out of town.
  • Must be physically capable of working in hot and cold temperatures, wet weather, outdoors, around loud equipment, and across rough terrain.
  • Must be able to analyze field readings, data, and operating parameters to optimize system operations.
Responsibilities
  • Inspect, maintain, monitor, and sample environmental groundwater wells.
  • Ensure work is completed safely and compliantly with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration, company, and client standards in a refinery environment.
  • Generate litigation-quality field notes and enter collected field data electronically into database programs.
  • Correspond with certified laboratories and ship collected samples.
  • Perform site inspections and collect assessment field data, including soil, surface water, and air samples.
  • Operate and maintain remedial equipment; troubleshoot and oversee groundwater extraction systems, soil vapor extraction, dual-phase extraction, and related environmental remediation equipment.
  • Work directly with clients and contractors.
Desired Qualifications
  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus.
  • Strong mechanical, electrical, and computer aptitude.
  • Ability to work as a self-starter with flexibility across a wide variety of tasks and minimal supervision.

About the company

ECRi Hub is a collaboration platform by GHD and the Queensland Government that connects engineers, construction and resources startups, researchers, and businesses to develop and commercialize new technologies. It provides space and programs, including the Business Mentoring for Innovation, to guide regional innovators through product development and market entry. It differentiates itself through GHD’s industry expertise, government support, and a clear focus on accelerating commercialization within its sector. Its goal is to boost innovation and drive economic growth and competitiveness for Queensland and Australia by turning ideas into market-ready solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Mittagong, Australia

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • GHD won 2026 recognition for hydrogen blending, dam removal, smart roundabouts, and Indigenous projects.
  • Headcount reached about 17,197 in March 2026, and 2026 job postings rose 59.7 percent.
  • Queensland's ECRi Hub partnership keeps GHD embedded with government-funded innovation and regional commercialization pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • GHD UK flagged 2025 cuts near 10 percent, hitting environment, contamination, geotechnical, and waste teams.
  • Integration risk is immediate after Bowman Engineering's May 2026 acquisition; client churn can follow overlapping cultures.
  • The strongest existential threat is margin compression across commoditized consulting, forcing deeper layoffs and retreat from weaker markets.

What makes GHD unique

  • Employee-owned GHD bought Bowman Engineering in Texas on May 20, 2026, deepening local transport expertise.
  • GHD's 165 offices across five continents give it cross-border delivery scale rivals struggle to match.
  • Its WA100 rank rose from 42 to 39 in 2026, signaling design-market credibility.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match

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