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    Civil Engineering

    Environmental Technician

    ROSEMONT, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time5+ yrs experience$23.32 – $37.02 / hourPosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    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.

    Who are we looking for?  

    We are seeking a hands-on, mechanically skilled Environmental O&M Technician or Field Mechanical Technician to support environmental consulting projects involving Operations, Maintenance & Monitoring. This position is based out of our Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois office and involves 90+% field work.

    Responsibilities:

    • Inspect and maintain system components such as pumps, blowers, motors, and piping
    • Replace or repair system components such as pumps, motors, valves, gauges
    • Troubleshoot system performance issues
    • Adjust flow rates and optimize system performance
    • Perform routine monitoring and field data collection
    • Prepare simple field reports
    • Communicate site conditions clearly to project managers
    • Oversee subcontractors
    • Work outdoors, sometimes in adverse weather conditions
    • Commitment to safety utilizing a behavior-based safety culture in all aspects of the job
    • Strong mechanical aptitude
    • Practical, common-sense problem solver
    • Able to troubleshoot pumps, blowers, piping, controls
    • Comfortable working outdoors in all conditions
    • Hard working and dependable
    • Good communicator (clients and project team)
    • Able to work independently, but team-oriented
    • Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record and reside near the Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois office
    • Ability to work extended hours and travel out of town
    • Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
    • Environmental remediation experience is a plus, but not required.
    • No formal degree required. Mechanical ability and work ethic matter most.
    • 5+ years hands-on mechanical or industrial experience preferred
    • Experience with pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, plumbing, or electrical controls
    • Environmental remediation experience a plus (not required)
    • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER is a plus

    Salary: $23.32 - $37.02/hour, varies based on experience and location.

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    As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

    About Us

    Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
    We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
    See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
    Our Pledge to You
    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 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.
    See where your commitment could take you.
    That’s the #PowerOfCommitment
    Who we are 
    GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
    The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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    About the company

    Ghd

    Established in 1928 and privately owned by our people, GHD operates across five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America - and the Pacific region. We employ more than 9000 people in 200+ offices to deliver projects with high standards of safety, quality and ethics across the entire asset value chain. Driven by a client-service led culture, we connect the knowledge, skill and experience of our people with innovative practices, technical capabilities and robust systems to create lasting community benefits. Committed to sustainable development, GHD improves the physical, natural and social environments of the many communities in which we operate. We are guided by our workplace health, safety, quality and environmental management systems, which are certified by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance to the relevant international standards (ISO and OHSAS). In alignment with the global demands of water, energy and urbanisation, our aim is to exceed the expectations of our clients and contribute to their success.

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    Industry
    Civil Engineering
    Founded
    1928
    Open roles
    620

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