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Geosyntec Consultants · 6 hours ago

Senior Technician - Geosynthetic Liner

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Geosyntec Consultants is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients. They are seeking a Senior Technician - Geosynthetic Liner to assist with sample collection for environmental tests and provide quality assurance monitoring for landfill and environmental remediation projects.

ConsultingCRMEnvironmental ConsultingInformation TechnologyInnovation Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform field and on-site laboratory tests on soil, geosynthetics, aggregates, and other materials primarily associated with landfill and/or waste containment system construction

Monitor activities on job sites to assure compliance with relevant contract documents (e.g., technical specifications, construction drawings, sampling plans, CQA plans etc.)

Provide CQA monitoring on several types of construction and/or environmental activities on enviro-civil construction sites

Prepare daily and weekly field reports, construction schedules & progress reports

Assure project documentation is correct and consistent with company policy & procedures

Interact with project personnel (contractors, project managers, engineers & clients) and assist in cultivating an integrated team approach through open lines of communications and participation in work progress meetings

Assist in the preparation of the final reports, work plans, health and safety documents, and the assembly of report appendices

Observe and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the site-specific project health and safety plans and the company’s Environmental Health and Safety Management policies and procedures

General liner installation techniques and respective equipment

Familiar with applicable environmental and health & safety regulations and regulatory requirements

Assist with the procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies for projects

Required to complete project related paperwork neatly, timely, and accurately

Understanding of the environmental health & safety regulations and perform work in a competent manner; and

Perform tasks in other company practice areas including general construction services, environmental sampling, contractor oversight, or construction quality assurance activities, as needed; and

Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed

Qualification

Construction drawing interpretationField activity compliance monitoringData collection equipment operationMulti-media samplingGeosynthetic liner experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyHealth & Safety trainingWork ethicTeam collaboration

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of 6 years of applicable experience, an associate degree or college diploma and a minimum of four (4) years applicable experience, or a bachelor's degree in science, construction management, engineering, physical science, environmental science, or related subjects and a minimum of two (2) years of applicable experience

Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, including survey and topographical drawings

Experience ensuring field activities comply with construction plans and specifications and the ability to monitor several different types of activities simultaneously

Experience with the operation of industry typical monitoring and data collection equipment, including but not limited laptop and handheld computers, Troxler moisture /density gauges, scales, Elkins or GEM, and other equipment

Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word software programs

Strong mathematical background with the ability to perform calculations in basic geometry and use of algebra

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic

Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50-100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls

Ability to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk long distances up and down steep slopes and varied outdoor terrain in different weather conditions

Availability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary. Regular field work and overnight travel

Regular field work and overnight travel

Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing

Valid U.S. driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation, for business travel

Candidates must currently hold and maintain valid U.S. work authorization. New H-1B visa lottery and employment based green card sponsorship are not available for this position

Preferred

Experience with multi-media sampling including soil, water, and air

Practical field experience conducting operation and maintenance of mechanical systems including simple troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems

Exposure to the execution of in-situ and ex-situ remediation projects technologies such as chemical injection technologies, pump and treat systems, and landfill gas recovery systems

Familiarity with landfill work and various other project sites, including use of surveying equipment and blueprints