Environmental Technician 1

Manufacturing & Operationsposted 3d ago

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Position: Environmental Technician 1
Location: Signal Hill, CA and Thousand Oaks, CA
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday
Compensation: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour, depending on experience

This role is for an experienced Environmental Technician (Remediation) with 1-5+ years of experience in relevant environmental remediation work. The technician will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of remediation systems - including stormwater treatment, oil & gas equipment, and various mechanical components like blowers, pumps, and thermal/catalytic oxidizers.

Your Responsibilities as an Environmental Technician 1:.

Install, troubleshoot, and repair remediation systems.
Perform remediation system operations and maintenance.
Perform soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling.
Perform site inspections and other data collection.
Gather field operation and maintenance data in a neat and organized manner.
Optimize remediation systems including soil vapor extraction systems, thermal oxidizers, catalytic oxidizers, groundwater extraction and product recovery systems.
Install, operate, and maintain groundwater pumps.
Travel to various local remediation system locations.
Use environmental field instruments including water quality meters, pressure and vacuum meters/gauges, PID/FIDs, and other gas meters.
Work closely with engineers and project managers to operate, maintain, and optimize the various remediation systems.
Understand system permits-to-operate and conduct operation of the systems in accordance with the respective permits
Actively develop your own career growth.

What we're looking for:

GED or High School diploma.
1 to 5+ years of experience with remediation systems, maintenance, and data collection required.
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
Ability to lift and carry 60 pounds, work in confined spaces, and work under inclement weather conditions.
Stable employment history and favorable employment references.
Track record of excellent attendance and punctuality.
Background and drug screening.
Own reliable transportation.
Good safety record and understanding of safe work practices.

Why you'll love working for us:

Company-subsidized medical and dental.
Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
Cross training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

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Apex Job Title: Environmental Technician 2
Req ID: 12036

Hourly Expected Pay Range

$25—$32 USD

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