Environmental Technician III

AECOM has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Technician to join our Remediation team in our Orange, California office.

In this role, you will primarily support remedial operations, maintenance, and monitoring (OMM) projects at client facilities and field sites. The ideal candidate will have experience in general construction, environmental remediation/sampling, and an interest in hands-on mechanical problem-solving.

Typical project work includes groundwater treatment systems, in situ and ex situ remediation systems, closed landfills, construction oversight with management of contaminated soil, and regulated waste, construction oversight of support buildings/facilities, various media sampling (groundwater, vapor, surface water, sediment, and soil), and wastewater treatment.

The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team and be able to work independently.

Responsibilities include:

• Operating various remediation systems, including soil vapor extraction systems, sub-slab depressurization systems, and groundwater pump-and-treat systems
• Conducting routine fieldwork, such as groundwater, soil, or air sampling under the close supervision of field task leaders
• Performing soil, groundwater, surface water, waste, sediment, air, and vapor sampling
• Using field tablets and computers to efficiently access, track, and record environmental data
• Taking and passing operator exam(s) to demonstrate understanding of system operations and maintenance
• Remotely monitoring system performance during off-site hours, including at least one evening check and one check per weekend day
• Responding to specific alarm conditions outside of standard working hours
• Maintaining early work hours, typically arriving onsite by 6:00 AM and departing in the mid- to late-afternoon
• Performing various operation and maintenance (O&M) tasks and inspections of environmental remediation systems involving the extraction of hydrocarbons, impacted vapor, soil, and groundwater

Additional Responsibilities:

• Documenting all field activities and notes
• Performing subcontractor oversight
• Communicating effectively with the project team
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
• Working within defined scopes, schedules, and budgets while producing quality work

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School + 4 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Ability to travel to various client site locations to conduct fieldwork
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background checks
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher
• Physically able, with or without accommodation, to work in outdoor environments with uneven terrain, variable outdoor conditions including heat, noise, and/or chemicals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or trade certification
• Aptitude for operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment
• First Aid/CPR training
• Proficient technical writing skills and ability to effectively express ideas orally in project reviews conducted among internal staff

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.