What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Technician position at VIYA Environmental?
About VIYA
VIYA is a remediation service provider focused on solving complex soil and groundwater contamination challenges. Formed through the partnership of McMillan-McGee (Mc²) and ORIN Technologies, we deliver biological, chemical, and thermal solutions using a flexible, technology-agnostic approach for contaminants including PFAS, VOCs, and other emerging contaminants.
The Role
We are currently seeking an Environmental Technician at our Verona, Wisconsin location. This is a great entry-level opportunity with an innovative organization that embraces new ideas and actively invests in research and development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
The Environmental Technician assists with onsite remediation projects, field operations, equipment maintenance, data entry, data evaluation, and reporting.
- Treat impacted soils and groundwater via in-situ injection or soil mixing
- Prepare treatment chemistries
- Maintain and clean field equipment
- Data entry and documentation of daily field activities
- Communicate with clients regarding recommended treatment solutions
- Comply with all company, client, and regulatory safety requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Strong work ethic and reliability.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and perform field work in physically demanding situations.
- Will need to obtain OSHA 40-hour Hazwoper training.
- Driver’s license with good driving record; experience pulling utility or small trailers is a plus.
- Willingness to travel to project sites in primarily North America (up to 25%), occasionally for more than a week at a time.
Why VIYA
- Opportunity to work on complex, technically challenging remediation projects.
- Tackle high-impact environmental challenges and contribute to meaningful, real-world solutions.
- Gain exposure to a wide range of advanced remediation technologies.
- Make a direct environmental impact while working in a rapidly growing industry.