Environmental Technician

Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionAECOM has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Technician to join our Remediation team in our Minneapolis office.In this role, you will primarily support remedial operations maintenance and monitoring projects at client facilities and field sites. The candidate will ideally have experience in general construction and environmental remediation/sampling and an interest in hands-on mechanical problem solving). Typical project work includes groundwater treatment systems, in situ and ex situ remediation systems, closed landfills, construction oversight with management of contaminated soil, asbestos, and regulated waste, construction oversight of support buildings/facilities, various media sampling (groundwater, vapor, surface water, sediment, and soil), and wastewater treatment. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team and be able to work independently.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Performs soil, groundwater, surface water, waste, sediment, air, vapor sampling.• Performs various operation and maintenance (O&M) and inspection of environmental remediation systems involving extraction of hydrocarbons, impacted vapor, impacted soil, and impacted groundwater.• Uses field instruments and equipment as necessary to meet health and safety, field sampling, and O&M requirements.• Other activities may include setting up and operating equipment, inspecting equipment and installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining proper project documentation.• Documents all field activities and notes.• Performs subcontractor oversight.• Communicates effectively with project team.• Has a high degree of health and safety awareness.• Works within defined scopes, schedules and budgets while producing quality work.• Maintains knowledge of sampling procedures and protocols in accordance with recognized industry standards.• Works under close supervision of an engineer or scientist.• Work will entail daily travel to sites in the Twin Cities metro and weekly to biweekly travel to sites in the greater Minnesota area.Candidate must also be able to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors. Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative. Field work will be required including oversight of subcontractors.QualificationsMinimum Requirements• High School Diploma or GED equivalent• A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required for this position.• Required to pass a Drug Screen and Background check• Requires enrollment in the medical monitoring program requiring initial and annual physicals.• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.• Ability to travel up to 90% to various job sites locally throughout the Twin Cities metro and greater Minnesota area.• Ability to travel to job sites across the upper Midwest an estimated 10% that would require overnight stays.• Physically able to work, with or without an accommodation, in outdoor environments with uneven terrain, variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, noise, and/or chemicals.• Frequent lifting of equipment or objects weighing 25 pounds or less, unassisted.• Occasional use of power gripping/squeezing hand tools and levers to perform maintenance, inspection or reading such as removing nuts and bolts on filters or well covers.• Occasionally working with arms above shoulder level, climbing stairs, and using portable ladders to perform maintenance, inspection, or readings.• Position requires wearing associated personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to, safety glasses/goggles, gloves, safety shoes/boots, hard hat, face shield, and hearing protection.Preferred Qualifications• Associates Degree(s) or trade certification.• 2 years of experience in a similar capacity.• Aptitude for operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.• Experience sampling various media (groundwater, soil, vapor).• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.• First Aid/CPR training.• MDH Asbestos Certification (Inspector or Supervisor)• A sense of professional responsibility and awareness of accepted standards of professional behavior• Proficient technical writing skills and ability to effectively express his or herself orally in project reviews conducted among internal staff.• Be able to independently perform field work.• Be able to perform contractor oversight.• Excellent attention to Health and Safety.• Ability to record data neatly, accurately, and legibly.• Possess strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.• Proficient with basic computer programs: MS Word and MS Excel.Additional InformationAbout AECOMAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityYou will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.