What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Remediation Technician position at WSP in the U.S.?
Job Description
Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 75,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently recruiting for an Environmental Remediation Technician to support our Texas remediation services Team. The position will be tied to our El Paso, Texas office but we will consider staff living in the Texas Panhandle, Permian Basin area or other locations in West Texas or Eastern New Mexico. The ideal candidate will have 5 years’ proven experience in performing troubleshooting, repair and upgrades of existing remediation systems as well as experience with groundwater monitoring and soil sampling programs. Alternatively, a degree in engineering and two years of experience with remediation systems will be considered.
WSP is a global leader in the consulting industry and has a strong client base and long history of top-notch delivery. You will have the opportunity to become part of a team that includes market leaders leveraging the skill sets of all team members. The position is self-driven to a large degree, but training and oversight are available. As your role becomes more defined, we will rely heavily on motivated individuals with the desire to produce quality work and grow their career. Training is available for remediation system operation.
Your Impact
Required Qualifications
ABOUT US
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 75,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently recruiting for an Environmental Remediation Technician to support our Texas remediation services Team. The position will be tied to our El Paso, Texas office but we will consider staff living in the Texas Panhandle, Permian Basin area or other locations in West Texas or Eastern New Mexico. The ideal candidate will have 5 years’ proven experience in performing troubleshooting, repair and upgrades of existing remediation systems as well as experience with groundwater monitoring and soil sampling programs. Alternatively, a degree in engineering and two years of experience with remediation systems will be considered.
WSP is a global leader in the consulting industry and has a strong client base and long history of top-notch delivery. You will have the opportunity to become part of a team that includes market leaders leveraging the skill sets of all team members. The position is self-driven to a large degree, but training and oversight are available. As your role becomes more defined, we will rely heavily on motivated individuals with the desire to produce quality work and grow their career. Training is available for remediation system operation.
Your Impact
- Supporting groundwater treatment system operations and maintenance.
- Assisting with the implementation of environmental soil and groundwater sampling programs.
- Field documentation - daily field notes, monitoring logs, O&M inspection logs, entry of data into spreadsheets and/or tablets
- Routine travel and physical field work required collecting samples, moving pumps and hoses, etc.
- Other duties as assigned by Environmental Leads
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years proven experience in performing troubleshooting, repair and upgrades of existing remediation systems as well as experience with groundwater monitoring and soil sampling programs
- Or an engineering degree and 2 years' experience conducting system operations and/or monitoring
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize evolving project requirements for multiple ongoing projects
- Able to work in a high-pressure environment with tight delivery deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and properly document field data
- Proven communication skills
- Team oriented
- Detail oriented
- You are able to lift 50 lbs, and conduct other physically strenuous tasks such as removing pumps, etc.
- Experience working with MS Word, Excel, and all programs under MS Office
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to work independently
- Travel will be approximately 50-75%
ABOUT US
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.