Environmental Field Technician - ( 240000YW )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an experienced part-time Field Technician to join our team in Duluth, MN and assist with projects as needed. This position will offer the right person opportunities to work on a broad range of construction and remediation projects, primarily related to solid waste management and associated infrastructure, but water, municipal, community development, and environment/natural resources related projects are also potential opportunities within this location. The ideal candidate would be experienced in performing construction observations, documenting observations with field notes, interpreting construction plans and specifications, coordinating field survey work, and exhibiting positive contractor and client relations in the office and the field. This position will also include preparing site-specific health and safety plans, conducting field work, site reconnaissance audits, collecting soil/water/soil vapor samples for investigation and remediation oversight and documentation.

We see our employees as our greatest strength and offer competitive pay and benefits. In this role you will work alongside the best in the industry to grow and enrich your career path by making a positive impact.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork, including travel, when necessary
• Liaise with clients and construction contractors to ensure project requirements are met in a timely and effective manner
• Attend project coordination meetings and construction progress meetings with internal team members and/or external clients and contractors
• Prepare, review, communicate, and manage the project health and safety plan so that project personnel, client and subcontractors are aware of risks and hazards, and incidents are prevented.
• Perform construction observations, field testing, and field measurements
• Understanding of engineering plans and specifications.
• Manage construction equipment (GPS equipment, air monitoring equipment, field tablets, soil sampling equipment, etc.)
• Perform or monitor Troxler nuclear density and moisture testing.
• Document construction activities, progress, and correspondence
• Communicate with the project team and stakeholders (verbally and written)
• Develop construction progress reports and communicate with the project team, contractor, and client as required
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• Oversee and conduct soil, groundwater, and soil vapor investigations and monitoring.
• Observe, oversee and document environmental cleanup activities.
• Maintain positive client/public relations both in the office and in the field
• Assist with non-construction related projects or assignments as business needs dictate/arise to support and contribute to the continued success of Stantec
• Prepare technical documents using MS Word, and Excel

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Working knowledge of field sampling techniques.
• Must have the willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work and flexibility in undertaking work assignments and work independently for long hours in the field as necessary.
• Experience with utilizing a tablet and various applications to promote paperless documentation procedures
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work extended hours, including weekends, to accommodate schedules
• Ability to travel to other offices and project sites, including overnight stays out of town or out of state, as needed; field work may take place in remote locations with minimal amenities available
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and terrain conditions

Education and Experience

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Minimum of 6-8 years of experience.
• 40-Hr HAZWOPER training, preferred
• Position will primarily involve field work. Must be able to able to lift approximately 50 lbs. and do repetitive work such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods of time. Must be able to operate tools such as hammer drills, hand augers, and other field equipment safely.

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Extended hours and schedules may be necessary to fit project demands.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, obligations, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Minnesota-Duluth

Work Locations :

Duluth MN

Organization : BC-2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes MN

Employee Status : Temporary

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 28, 2024, 11:59:58 AM

Req ID: 240000YW

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans