Environmental Technician

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently recruiting for a Environmental Technician to support our Texas remediation services Team. The position will be tied to our El Paso, Texas office but we will consider staff living in the Texas Panhandle and Permian Basin areas. The ideal candidate will at least two years proven experience in groundwater monitoring and soil sampling programs. Experience with operation and maintenance of remediation systems a plus.

Wood has multiple on-going projects requiring technician support across a large geographic footprint in West Texas and parts of New Mexico.  Wood’s Resilient Environments business 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 as well as asbestos support roles.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting routine groundwater level measurements and collecting groundwater samples.
• Supporting groundwater treatment system operations and maintenance.
• Assisting with the implementation of environmental soil and groundwater sampling programs.
• Supporting licensed professionals in asbestos and mold sampling.
• Field documentation - daily field notes, groundwater monitoring logs, O&M inspection logs, entry of data into spreadsheets (optional)
• Routine travel and physical field work required collecting samples, moving pumps and hoses,  etc.
• Other duties as assigned by Environmental Leads

Skills / Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years experience conducting groundwater monitoring.
• Willingness to support soil sampling and remediation system operations (will train).
• 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
• Experience with groundwater treatment systems or asbestos sampling/monitoring considered an asset
• Experience working with MS Word, Excel, and all programs under MS Office.
• Valid drivers license.
• Ability to work independently.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.