Environmental Field Technician

Environmental Field Technician

Jacobs is currently seeking an Environmental Field Technician to join our Plaquemine, Louisiana Field office. The successful candidate will be assigned full time to the project site in Plaquemine, Louisiana. The responsibilities will consist of a wide variety of field tasks and some administrative office tasks related to compliance, reporting, and maintenance of active recovery systems. Field tasks include compliance sample collection, equipment calibration, routine system data collection, remediation system maintenance and repair, occasional subcontractor oversight, and grounds maintenance (weed eating). Office tasks include participating in weekly meetings, tabulation / filing of field data, assistance with compliance-related tasks, and tracking data from active recovery system(s). Responsibilities : Lead and support safety operations at the site including acting as owner of standard operating procedures. Be a health and safety champion. Oversee or perform field work tasks under minimal to no supervision such as subcontractor oversight, groundwater sampling, equipment inspections, and compliance inspections. Be mechanically-inclined : May include routine set-up, assembly, installation, and / or minor troubleshooting or simple repairs of remediation equipment, as directed. Participate in routine conference calls : Contribute ideas / insights using site and system specific knowledge. Assist with scheduling and coordination for field maintenance and routine sampling activities. Provide clear field documentation utilizing inspection sheets, self-assessments, quarterly reports, etc. Electronic data collection : Input field data into tablets (i.e. iPad) in the field. Work schedule : Monday through Friday (40-hours) / Work begins by 8am each day + Every third weekend (half days Friday-Sunday). Ability to work and communicate within a team structure is critical; must have strong communication skills. Computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office suite of products. 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain. Be physically fit to perform fieldwork within industrial facilities up to 90% of the time, and wear a half-face, full-face, and / or supplied-air respirator, when required. A valid driver's license with no major infractions. Be able to participate in a random drug testing program, including hair follicle samples. TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) or ability to obtain and maintain. Ideally, You'll Also Have : 2-5 years' equivalent experience. Experience working within chemical / industrial facilities. Associate degree or 2 years of formal technical training. Current residence in the Plaquemine / Baton Rouge, LA area or willingness to relocate (relocation assistance is not offered for this position). Experience with sampling groundwater and exposure to or willingness to train on sampling other environmental medium (soil, waste, soil gas, air, and surface water). Experience with installation, operation, and / or maintenance of remediation technologies, or at a minimum, willingness to learn. Subcontractor oversight experience. Ability to lift and carry up to 50-pounds. Ability to communicate effectively; verbally, in writing, and work collaboratively with internal team members and client / facility stakeholders. Ability to follow written procedures with several steps. The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance, and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoors, outdoors, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous exposures. Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.