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Environmental Specialist – Stack/Emissions Testing Technician
Sanders Engineering and Analytical Services, Inc. (SEAS) | Mobile, AL | Full-Time, On-Site
Pay: $45,000 – $50,000 per year for entry level. Pay negotiable with prior experience.
Travel: 50%
About SEAS
Since 1978, Sanders Engineering and Analytical Services has performed thousands of air emissions tests for industrial clients using EPA test methods. Based in Mobile, Alabama, we provide state and federal compliance testing and design custom test programs to meet each client's engineering needs.
About the Role
We're looking for an Environmental Specialist to join our source testing team. You'll help measure and analyze emissions at industrial facilities such as power plants, paper mills, and chemical plants. You'll also do hands-on work in our lab. Recent graduates are welcome to apply. We'll train you in EPA stack testing methods and support you in earning your QSTI certification.
If you enjoy science and want a career that combines fieldwork, lab work, and travel instead of a desk job, this role is a good fit.
What You'll Do
- Help conduct on-site emissions testing of industrial processes and pollution sources using EPA methods
- Prepare, pack, and set up testing equipment and supplies before each project
- Maintain, calibrate, and repair field testing equipment and lab instruments
- Follow required test methods and standard operating procedures on every job
- Record accurate, complete field data and lab results, including QA/QC documentation, for reports to clients and regulatory agencies
- Prepare standard solutions and reagents for lab operations
- Run routine chemical analyses using titrimetric, gravimetric, and volumetric procedures
- Help maintain quality control and quality assurance records
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related science field
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data
- Commitment to safety, accuracy, and ethical work
- Experience in environmental or emissions testing is a plus
- Knowledge of environmental regulations is a plus
Working Conditions
- Overnight travel to client facilities, about 50% of the time, with trips usually lasting 2-3 days
- Climbing ladders and working on elevated stack platforms
- Working outdoors in heat, cold, and varying weather
- Lifting and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs
- Wearing required PPE, including respirators when needed
- A valid driver's license and a clean driving record
What We Offer
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid on-the-job training in EPA test methods
- The stability of a company that has served industry for over 45 years
How to Apply
Send your resume to gretta@sandersengineering.com.
- SEAS is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000