Environmental Field Technician

Job Summary

Langan is seeking an Environmental Field Technician to join its collaborative team in Miami or Fort Lauderdale, FL.  This individual will serve a key function in assisting in environmental field work by collecting field data and samples.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of top-notch professionals in a variety of geographic areas and regulatory programs, and to collaborate and learn from our multi-disciplinary team of site/civil, geotechnical, survey, and landscape architect professionals on landmark land development projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Utilize mechanical knowledge to complete Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of environmental remediation system, including, but not limited to, vacuum blowers, air compressors, transfer pumps, flowmeters, and filters; 


• Troubleshoot environmental remediation systems including identification of system alarms and faults as result of mechanical plumbing, electrical or other equipment failures;


• Collect field measurements using precision instruments that measure gas concentrations, pressure/vacuum, air flow, etc., along with a variety of hand and power tools;


• Oversee installation and maintenance of groundwater monitoring wells, piping systems, and electrically powered pumps or machinery;


• Oversee construction of remedial systems, gas management systems, or other environmental related construction activities ;


• Oversee and document work performed by trade contractors across excavation, construction, remediation, and waste disposal activities;


• Collect air samples from remediation or gas management systems;


• Collect water samples from monitoring wells, surface water, industrial wastewater systems, or other source for pollution assessments;


• Maintaining data collection and equipment calibration logs;


• Produce timely and detailed field notes and reports; and


• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, completion of a relevant trade/technical school program, or related field preferred; 


• HAZWOPER Certification, annual HAZWOPER 8 hr. refresher, as required;


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel;


• 2+ years’ prior related experience preferred;


• Understanding of electrical and mechanical systems;


• Strong attention to detail;


• Ability to multi-task effectively with on-site client representatives, contractors or operators;


• Excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;


• Ability to work well individually and within groups;


• Strong written and verbal communication skills;


• Valid driver’s license in good standing; and


• Ability to travel to various job sites in a single work day, and spend full or partial work days on-site, as-required. 

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