What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Sampling Technician position at Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Position Title to our Discipline team based in Location.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
Collect and preserve water samples for compliance and non-compliance purposes at collection sites throughout Rio Tinto Kennecott facilities. This includes the sampling of groundwater monitoring wells by purge sampling, no-purge well sampling using the Hydrasleeve method, collection of process samples from Kennecott facilities, and collection of water samples from outfalls permitted under the Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. Measure the depth to water of monitoring wells. Conduct field analyses of samples for pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and ORP in accordance with laboratory protocols and standards. Maintain, decontaminate, and calibrate field equipment to ensure accuracy and validity of data. Repair of sampling pumps and equipment. Set priorities for sample collection from sample schedules. Work with limited supervision in remote areas. Prepare chain of custodies, field reports, and enter field data in the laboratory information management system.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and/or Material Science is preferred, but not required. 0-3 years of Lab experience. Must be open to working out in the elements. Will be going out into all areas of the RTK mine property and collecting water samples. Knowledge or familiarity of the principles and methods used in chemical, laboratory and quality assurance analysis. Skilled in use of computer operations including Word, Excel, Access and the ability to learn laboratory specific protocols. Neat legible record keeping, a safe-work attitude and proficient writing and computer skills are mandatory attributes. Self-motivated to learn new techniques and instrumentation and able to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
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