Environmental Field Technician - 18309

Costa Mesa, CA

Environmental Field Technician - 18309

Our Business 

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 
 
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently recruiting for an Environmental Remediation Technician to support our California remediation services Team. The position will be tied to our Costa Mesa, CA office but we will consider staff living in Oakland, Roseville, or Rancho Cordova Area. The ideal candidate will have 7 years proven experience in performing troubleshooting, repair and upgrades of existing remediation systems as well as experience with groundwater monitoring and soil sampling programs.

WSP is a global leader in the consulting industry and has a strong client base and long history of top-notch delivery.  You will have the opportunity to become part of a team that includes market leaders leveraging the skill sets of all team members. The position is self-driven to a large degree, but training and oversight are available. As your role becomes more defined, we will rely heavily on motivated individuals with the desire to produce quality work and grow their career.  Training is available for remediation system operation.

Your Impact

  • Supporting groundwater treatment system operations and maintenance.
  • Assisting with the implementation of environmental soil and groundwater sampling programs.
  • Field documentation - daily field notes, monitoring logs, O&M inspection logs, entry of data into spreadsheets and/or tablets
  • Routine travel and physical field work required collecting samples, moving pumps and hoses,  etc.
  • Other duties as assigned by Environmental Leads

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma / GED
  • 7 years proven experience in performing troubleshooting, repair and upgrades of existing remediation systems as well as experience with groundwater monitoring and soil sampling programs.
  • A minimum of 2 years experience conducting system operations and/or monitoring.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize evolving project requirements for multiple ongoing projects.
  • Able to work in a high pressure environment with tight delivery deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and properly document field data.
  •  Proven communication skills
  • Team oriented
  • Detail oriented
  • You are able to lift 50 lbs, and conduct other physically strenuous tasks such as shoveling and hand augering, etc.;
  • Experience working with MS Word, Excel, and all programs under MS Office.
  • Valid drivers license.
  • Ability to work independently.

WSP Benefits: 
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 

Compensation
Expected Salary (California): $60,000-$110,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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