Environmental Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania

Job Title: Environmental Lab Pack Chemist Company: Environmental Waste Minimization, Inc. Location: Northampton, PA Description: EWMI is a full service contractor located in Northampton, PA & is dedicated to providing our customers with premium environmental services throughout the mid-Atlantic area. EWMI is expanding rapidly & is looking for hardworking lab pack chemists/field technician to add to our team. This position requires a strong background in hazardous materials chemistry, hazardous determination, and fluency in both DOT & EPA regulations, ability to supervise lab pack personnel and manage site projects. This position does require some overnight travel. A degree in chemistry or related sciences is required. EWMI is looking for individuals with 2+ years experience and CDL driver's license preferred, but not required. All candidates must pass a background check and DOT physical exam. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including full medical benefits, paid vacations and 401K-retirement plan.

Job Title: Senior Environmental Field Technician / Project Coordinator Company: Location: Pittsburgh, PA Description: General Job Description The primary duties a Senior Environmental Field Technician / Project Coordinator (SEFT-PM) is expected to perform include: ? Supervise and perform operation and maintenance of landfill gas (LFG) and landfill fluids collection systems ? Coordinate materials, equipment, and labor for small construction projects ? Oversee and direct the efforts of more junior employees, and assist as necessary ? Train, motivate, and mentor junior employees ? Assist the efforts of the Regional and General Managers ? Coordinate and perform landfill gas, surface water, leachate, soil, and air sampling ? Manage projects as assigned by the Regional or General Manager ? Understand the scope, schedule, and budget for each project you are responsible to complete ? Manage projects and resources to effectively meet and/or exceed company margin goals ? Report preparation ? Proposal and Cost Estimate preparation ? New business development ? Environmental data interpretation and management ? Manage and maintain compliance in regards to environmental and health & safety regulations ? General office assistance Required Abilities / Aptitudes General Abilities ? Respond to LFG system call-out devices 24-hours per day, 7 days per week. We guarantee our clients a response to system failure within a 12-hour (or sooner in some cases) time period ? Supervise, train and mentor junior level staff in LFG system operations, permitted monitoring requirements, general maintenance and repair of LFG systems, and client relations ? Travel for extended periods, if necessary. It is anticipated that an SEFT/PM will travel 30 to 50 percent of the time; however, this estimate may change based on client needs ? Walk long distances, up and down steeply sloped landfills and outdoor terrain ? Work in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions safely ? Lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a non-consistent basis ? Pass a company paid, baseline health physical and drug screening, if required ? Complete the USEPA HAZWOPR, 40-hour, environmental health and safety class, and annual 8-hour refresher classes ? Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical system failures ? Provide an aggressive and pro-active approach to client needs ? Ability to obtain, and keep in good standing, a valid drivers license ? Must be available to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays, if necessary ? Must present a professional, well groomed appearance (no facial hair, proper hair length, proper, professional, and adequate clothing, etc.) at all times ? Must be able to communicate with clients and peers using professional diction ? Must adhere to the policies and protocols presented in the Employee Handbook Technical Aptitude ? A SEFT/PM must possess a minimum of a High School Diploma and 5+ years of directly related experience, or an A.S. Degree in environmental, or other natural science (geology, biology, ecology etc.) and 3 years of directly related experience ? The SEFT/PM must have an expert level working knowledge of flame-ionization detectors, photo-ionization detectors, explosive gas detectors, pH/temperature/conductivity meters, water level detectors, and other typical environmental monitoring equipment ? Must be proficient with general gas, groundwater, soil, and air sampling techniques and protocol, ? Must fully understand and be able to apply applicable environmental regulation and regulatory requirements to customer projects ? Must be proficient with operations and maintenance techniques for landfill gas and landfill fluids collection systems ? Must be proficient with landfill gas data, data processing techniques and databases, ? Must be proficient with HDPE pipe fusion techniques ? Must have expert level knowledge of the operations and maintenance of Landfill Gas control systems ? Must understand, and be able to use financial analysis and financial reporting to meet and/or exceed project profitability goals ? Must be proficient in developing new business leads and comfortable discussing opportunities with new and existing clients ? Must have superior organization and time management skills ? Must be able to effectively supervise, mentor, and motivate junior employees, ? Must be proficient in the use of the PC, specifically with the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) ? The SEFT/PM must possess the ability to create professional business documents (letters, reports, memoranda, etc.) with little to no oversight or editing

Job Title: Environmental Technician-MVR Company: Waste Management, Inc. Location: Greencastle, PA Description: Environmental Technician-MVR (101695)Job DescriptionEnvironmental Technician-MVRJob Number: 101695DescriptionI. Job SummaryConducts basic tests and field investigations to obtain data for use by environmental, engineering, and scientific personnel in determining sources and methods of controlling pollutants in air, water, and soil.II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.* Prepares samples for analysis in accordance with established protocols. * Conducts basic chemical and physical laboratory and field tests according to prescribed standards to determine characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials and substances. * Collects samples of gases from air emission points, and collects other air samples and meteorological data to assist in evaluation of atmospheric pollutants. * Collects water samples from raw, semiprocessed or processed water, industrial waste water, or water from other sources to assess pollution problem. * Collects soil, silt, mud, or sediment samples to determine chemical composition and nature of pollutants. * Prepares samples for testing, records data, prepares summaries and charts for review, and develops a report detailing activities performed and results received. * Sets monitoring equipment to provide flow of information. * Installs, operates, and performs routine maintenance on gas and fluid flow systems, chemical reaction systems, mechanical equipment, and other test instrumentation. * Assists with the installation of routine equipment and instrumentation. * Operates fixed or mobile monitoring or data collection station. * Conducts bacteriological or other tests related to research in environmental or pollution control activity. * Audits properties of samples collected to identify physical evidence of environmental releases.QualificationsIII. Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job has no supervisory duties.IV. QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.A. Education and ExperienceRequired: High school diploma or G.E.D, and zero to four years previous experience.Preferred: High school diploma or G.E.D, plus additional or specialized training, and zero to four years previous experience.B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other RequirementsNone required.C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities RequiredNone required.V. Work EnvironmentListed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.* Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc) part of the work day; * Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds occasionally; * Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc) occasionally; * Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the work day; * Normal setting for this job is: landfill and/or outdoor setting.Send this job to a friend Send this job description to a friend by email. All the relevant details will be included in the message.Send this job to a friendPlease refer to job code 53060 when responding to this ad.

Job Title: Environmental Technician - Equipment Operator Company: Location: Pittsburgh, PA Description: Environmental Technician / Equipment Operator General Job Description The primary duties a Construction Technician / Equipment Operator is expected to perform include: ? Perform operations, maintenance, and construction of landfill gas (LFG) and leachate collection systems, ? Perform system operations and maintenance activities in a safe and proper manner and to ensure or restore proper operation and compliance, ? Work with and around heavy construction equipment and excavations on landfills (be an experienced, safe, and efficient operator of heavy construction equipment ? Specifically excavators, track hoes, back hoes, and other excavation equipment), ? Assist the efforts of the Project, Regional, and General Managers, ? Be responsible for company issued or rented equipment, ? Work on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, ? Understand environmental and health & safety regulations and perform work in a compliant manner with the regulations for all field work, ? Assist project managers with the procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies for projects, ? Perform landfill gas, surface water, leachate, soil, and air sampling, ? Perform maintenance on system components to ensure or restore proper operation and compliance, ? Environmental data collection and interpretation, ? Perform general office assistance and complete project related paperwork, Required Abilities / Aptitudes General Abilities: ? Respond to LFG system call-out devices 24-hours per day, 7 days per week. We guarantee our clients a response to system failure within a 12-hour (or sooner in some cases) time period, ? Travel for extended periods, if necessary. It is anticipated that a Construction Supervisor / Construction Manager will travel 30 to 95 percent of the time; however, this estimate may change based on client and project needs, ? Walk long distances, up and down steeply sloped landfills and outdoor terrain, ? Work in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions safely, ? Lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a non-consistent basis, ? Pass a company paid, baseline health physical and drug screening, if required, ? Complete the HAZWOPER, 40-hour, environmental health and safety class, and annual 8-hour refresher classes, ? Provide an aggressive and pro-active approach to client needs, ? Ability to obtain, and keep in good standing, a valid drivers license, ? Must be available to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays, if necessary, ? Must present a professional, well groomed appearance (no facial hair, proper hair length, proper, professional, and adequate clothing, etc.) at all times, ? Must be able to communicate with clients and peers using professional diction, and ? Must adhere to the policies and protocols presented in the Employee Handbook. Technical Aptitude: ? A Construction Technician / Equipment Operator must possess a minimum of a High School Diploma and 3+ years of directly related experience, or an A.S. or B.S. Degree in an engineering, construction technology, or science based program and 1 years of directly related experience. ? The Construction Technician / Equipment Operator should have a good working knowledge and the ability to operate heavy construction equipment (specifically excavators, track hoes, back hoes, and other excavation equipment, dozers, rock trucks, etc), survey equipment, compacting and materials handling equipment, and general construction tools and equipment, ? Have a working knowledge of grade / survey equipment, construction / heavy equipment operation, construction drawings, and other typical construction equipment and technologies, ? Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and system failures, ? Must fully understand and be able to apply applicable environmental regulation and regulatory requirements to customer projects, ? Must be familiar with or able to become familiar with general landfill gas and leachate collection system operation and construction techniques and components, ? Must be familiar with or able to become familiar with applicable environmental and health & safety regulations and regulatory requirements, ? Must be proficient or capable of becoming proficient with HDPE pipe fusion techniques, ? Must be proficient in the use of the PC, specifically with the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, and Outlook), ? Be able to create professional business documents (letters, reports, memoranda, etc.) with little to no oversight or editing. ? Preferably possess the ability to use professional business documents (timesheets, dailies, expense reports, emails, etc.)

Job Title: Principal Environmental Specialist - Air Quality Company: URS Location: Fort Washington, PA Description: B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical) with minimum 10 years related experience. Job Description : Air Quality Specialist to lead our air practice in Delaware Valley. Candidates should have previous management experience and demonstrated success in business development. Technical skills include air pollution control device design, permitting, modeling, emission calculations, and project management, specifically in New Jersey and Pennsylvania areas. Experience in the power, oil and gas industry.URSCB5xurs18x

Job Title: Environmental Technician Company: Location: Pittsburgh, PA Description: FT Environmental Technician positions to support Wheeling, WV office. BS in Environmental/Physical Science or at least 5 yrs exp with a variety of environmental response operations such as sampling and site assessment. OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER preferred. Federal contract experience a plus. Extensive travel required. Go to the following website and select "Environmental Technician" http://www.techlawinc.com/ressubmit.aspx. EOE.

Job Title: Environmental Protection Specialist Company: Location: Wilkes Barre, PA Description: The Wilkes-Barre Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Green Environmental Management Systems (GEMS) is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of the VA Wilkes-Barre GEMS and environmental programs. The incumbent will be required to perform work at the medical center or any of the associated community based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). Incumbent, in collaboration with the engineering staff provides technical expertise for the design, modification, operation and maintenance of Wilkes-Barre VAMC facilities and infrastructure to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Assignments include, but are not limited to domestic and industrial wastewater treatment and disposal; safe drinking water; treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste; release of hazardous material/spill response; air pollution control; environmental medical permitting; toxic substances, underground storage tanks and general environmental regulatory oversight. Participates in development of training programs and instruction for Wilkes-Barre VAMC personnel, preparing course agenda, making arrangements for demonstrations, drills and giving technical instruction on matters related to environmental compliance and preparedness. Incumbent functions under the general supervision of the Chief, Facilities Management who sets the overall objective reviews. Relocation expenses are not paid.

Job Title: OPERATOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN-WATER TREATMENT Company: RESERVED ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Location: Mt Pleasant, PA Description: OPERATOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN NEEDED FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT. MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, WATER TREATMENT EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. EMAIL RESUME TO: Register to View OR MAIL TO: RESERVED ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, 1119 OLD STATE ROUTE 119, MT. PLEASANT, PA 15666. NO DROP-INS, NO RECRUITERS.

Job Title: Environmental Field Technician/Industrial Hygienist Company: Location: Pittsburgh, PA Description: Environmental consulting firm is hiring experienced professionals for asbestos project oversight, air monitoring and sampling. Contractors welcome to apply. Current certification as accredited asbestos inspector and NIOSH 582 training is highly desirable. Additional certifications as lead inspector/risk assessor, certified mold inspector, Environmental Professional are a plus. At least three years of experience in similar position is desired. Ideal candidate will have experience with abatement and remediation project scope development, bid document preparation, client communication and project management. Opportunity for advancement for right individual. Requirements *Current asbestos inspector certification *NIOSH 582 certified *Technical/Analytical Skills *Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Internet Explorer *Excellent technical writing skills *Attention to detail

Job Title: Environmental Field Technician Company: Stericycle Location: Reading, PA Description: We are currently seeking a Field Technician to be responsible for performing various environmental field operations as required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Confined space entry for UST/AST tank cleanings, dealing with petroleum products and/or hazardous chemicals. Industrial cleaning using hand tools, pressure washers, pumps, etc. Identify, segregate & package chemicals according to DOT & EPA guidelines. Short-notice emergency response clean-up of petroleum/chemical spills. Driving equipment or waste-hauling vehicles Maintain power equipment, warehouse upkeep, truck re-supply, etc. Project paperwork JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education and Experience: Education equivalent toAssociate degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or related field required. Three to five years of experience required. 40 Hours OSHA HAZWOPER, Confined Space. Experience with chemicals/chemical lab packs preferred. Experience with basic hand tools, pumps, gas powered and electrical tools preferred. Benefits: Excellent benefits including promotional opportunities, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, employer matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, vacation, holidays and personal days.