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Geosyntec Consultants · 22 hours ago

Senior Technician - Environmental or Engineering

Acton, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$32.62/hr - $45.67/hr

4+ years exp

Geosyntec Consultants is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients. The Senior Technician will assist with sample collection for environmental tests, provide documentation of field activities, and support geologists and engineers in various projects.

ConsultingCRMEnvironmental ConsultingInformation TechnologyInnovation Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Perform in-place moisture-density results to verify project compaction requirements are met

Oversee drilling, logging of borings, and instrumentation installation

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

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

Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, radiation safety (for a portable soil moisture/density gauge), first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring that will be paid for by Geosyntec. We also offer professional and technical development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our staff to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants

Fieldwork: Up to 100%

Overnight travel: Up to 100%

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

Qualification

Environmental samplingConstruction quality assuranceGeotechnical engineeringMicrosoft OfficeMathematical calculationsHealth & Safety trainingMechanical systems troubleshootingTeamworkCommunication skillsSelf-motivation

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of four (4) years of applicable experience; or an Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college and a minimum of two (2) years of applicable experience; or a Bachelor's degree in science, construction management, engineering, physical science, environmental science, or related subjects; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, Technical experience in construction services, geotechnical, environmental, or related engineering disciplines

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 spend the workday standing and walking across construction sites when needed

Ability to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing (e.g., emails) with peers, subcontractors, supervisors, and clients to report findings, convey ideas and explain observations

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

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