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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.
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There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Who are we looking for?
As a Remediation Field Technician, you will support a diversity of projects in challenging and unique settings. Working with the Environmental Contamination, Assessment and Remediation group in our Seattle office, this position offers a variety of projects throughout Oregon and Washington. You will work diligently as an integral member of the GHD team to deliver meaningful information to our clients. You will interface directly with clients, engage with contractors, and be largely responsible for your own work, becoming a trusted point of contact for our clients. Duties will evolve with experience, and no day will be just like the last.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
* Provide front line operation & maintenance, start-up and troubleshooting for a variety of remediation systems such as soil vapor extraction and dual phase extraction
* Collect samples of groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, soil and remediation system process samples
* Conduct daily tailgate safety briefings, prepare field notes, and complete O&M forms/checklists
* Environmental compliance documentation and contractor monitoring
* Report/specifications production and regulatory standard interpretation
What you will bring to the team
* Strong mechanical diagnostic skills and aptitude
* Ability to work independently effectively and efficiently to ensure equipment is operating within normal limits
* Willingness to travel for up to a week at a time
* Adept at working with a multidisciplinary team in a diversity of challenging conditions
* Ability to perform physically demanding work for discrete periods of time
* Experience with general construction and field safety protocols and equipment
* Ability to analyze field readings, data and operating parameters to optimize system operations
* Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
* Must be able to comply with GHD and our client's drug free workplace policies
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and ability to prepare comprehensive reports
* 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred
Qualifications:
* Associate's degree in physical science, mechanical systems, or related field (relevant on-the-job experience may be considered in place of degree)
* Minimum of 2 years of experience specifically in remediation and Operations & Maintenance
* Excellent interpersonal skills
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