Environmental Technician

Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is seeking an Environmental Technician (ET) for primarily a field technician position working within the Radiological Services and Engineering group. The ET will be involved in the processes of making radio logical measurements and collecting samples from a wide variety of environmental media in support of environmental characterization and remedial action efforts. The ET will also operate the ORION ScanSort^SM and ScanPlot^SM systems. Both are proprietary, complex, soil evaluation systems that measure the radioactivity in soils based on radiological content. Primary duties are to ensure that the systems are operated and maintained in accordance with established controls and procedures; Identify and respond appropriately to unexpected conditions; Eagerly and adeptly understand and apply new concepts and technologies; Maintain data integrity and quality control; Effectively communicate and coordinate work activities with other field staff. The ET will travel and be assigned to field sites in the US and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and document radiological measurements in the field
• Collect and document samples of various environmental media
• Perform the safe, proper, and efficient operations of the ORION systems
• Set up, operate, and maintain equipment
• Maintain logs of field activities
• Critically and analytically assess electronics, machinery, and data to ensure proper operations
• Identify, troubleshoot, and rectify deviations from normal operating conditions
• Securely manage various sensitive data streams
• Use specialized equipment to collect & manage data and prepare analyses & reports
• Effectively communicate with other field personnel
• Will require some lifting and carrying
• Field assignments will require travel and / or work to be performed in the US and internationally to mobilize, install, operate and maintain radiological equipment under a variety of environmental and climatic conditions for extended periods of time

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year environmental field work or other directly relevant experience
• AS or BS degree or 2 years’ experience in a STEM field strongly preferred
• Understanding of applicable scientific methods and technical methodologies
• Computer proficiency to include Windows OS and MS Office, especially Excel and Access Basic knowledge of software communications and networking preferred
• Basic knowledge of gamma radiation spectroscopy preferred
• Ability to understand procedural manuals and execute work orders
• Ability to write and prepare reports and documentation
• Ability to follow instructions with attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to a wide range of audiences
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• HAZWOPER and Radiation Worker Training preferred
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in the US and internationally, approximately 70% overnight travel per-annum
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must pass drug test, physical for DOT and respirator use, background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non - exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.