ABOUT ETECH

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Midland/Odessa, Etech is a leader within the environmental cleanup and consulting industry through experience, knowledge, and professionalism. We consistently provide our clients with superior, custom-tailored guidance for understanding and meeting the complex regulatory demands faced by the public and private sectors. We take pride in representing our clients in all aspects of project management while utilizing the most economically viable, technologically advanced methods available. Etech not only provides comprehensive project management and oversight, but also various turnkey services, allowing for the most thorough and effective response for your environmental and construction needs.

Etech’s team is comprised of licensed professional geologists, hydrologists, safety professionals, environmental scientists, environmental technicians, CDL drivers, and equipment operators. Our highly trained team of professional and technical experts is why Etech is the premier environmental consulting and remediation company in the Permian Basin and the entire Southwest. Our team represents needs through all the required phases of a project: consultation, assessment, remediation, construction, and closure

Environmental Scientist/Junior Project Manager

Etech is seeking a candidate to support our Lafayette, LA operation assisting with environmental projects, including Phase I ESAs, permitting/planning, field data acquisition, remedial oversight, and other consulting projects.

Responsibilities

· Planning and technical execution for Louisiana and Texas based projects.

· Execution of field tasks, including multimedia sampling in an outdoor setting using various types of sampling equipment (hand shovel, auger, bailers, etc.).

· Performs inspections, assessments, surveys and additional field data collection.

· Conduct Phase I/II/III environmental site assessments and prepare technical reporting documents.

· Prepare multimedia permitting packages, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and Spill Prevention Countermeasure & Control (SPCC) Plans.

· Wastewater sampling under NPDES program and NetDMR compliance activities.

· Assist Project Managers and field personnel during long-term remediation projects.

· Oversee subcontractors during different means of remediation (Excavation, Drilling, Well Installation, Sampling).

· Operate light and heavy equipment including, but not limited to: pumps, vacuum equipment, pressure washers, generators, bobcats, backhoe, dozer, excavator, etc.

· Record field notes and complete safety documentation daily.

· Assist Project Managers and project team members in the preparation of plans, reports, and technical submittals.

· Coordination with vendors and subcontractors.

· Support planning of field investigation and remediation work while maintaining great communication with Project Managers.

· Assist in data analysis and interpretation of environmental data using various federal and state program guidance.

· Ability to execute multiple projects and tasks concurrently, while adhering to schedule

· QA/QC sampling processes, sample handling/ chain-of-custody documentation to the analytical laboratory

· Ensure field operations are conducted in a safe manner in accordance with Etech and Client specific Site Health and Safety Plans

· Periodic travel with up to 40% of driving and/ or field work supporting projects

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Engineering, or other relevant technical degree program preferred.

· 2-5 years of experience preferred.

· Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

· Experience conducting field-work is a plus and willingness to travel for fieldwork is required. (70% office / 30% travel ratio expected initially).

· Excellent organizational and time management skills to be able to meet deadlines.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively express technical information to multiple audiences including subcontractors, field staff, clients, colleagues.

· Familiarity with Google Earth, Outlook, Word, Excel, ArcGIS, Teams, Adobe PDF a plus.

· Experience managing multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a consulting environment is considered an asset.

· Motivated and confident self-starter with the ability to work effectively in both an individual and team environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• Outdoor work

Ability to Commute:

• Lafayette, LA 70503 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lafayette, LA 70503: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person