Environmental Technician - 95% outdoor, landfill CQA/OM work - (Landfill Gas Maintenance - Construction Oversight) – East Brunswick, NJ Job Listing at Tetra Tech in East Brunswick, NJ (Job ID 95-2-80-93-50479)

Description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding an Operations and Maintenace Tech with Construction oversight experience to our Landfill Gas Maintenace team based in/around East Brunswick, NJ and Greater Northern NJ/Central NJ Area. 

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges.  Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world.  For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.  Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.  Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference.  Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Summary: 

As an Environmental Field Technician for Tetra Tech, you will be responsible for working on a variety of environmental projects related to landfill gas and liquids collection and control systems, conducting specialized testing, monitoring, and performing maintenance activities at our landfill facilities. You will also be overseeing landfill construction activities (CQA) on various NJ project sites. A majority of the work will be done at our East Brunswick, NJ location.  

Your Role:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Under general supervision perform operations and maintenance (O&M) activities on landfill gas (LFG) and landfill liquids collection systems. 

• Perform monitoring and tuning of landfill gas well and infrastructure locations. 

• Perform regular inspections and maintenance on gas moving equipment (Flares, Engines, etc.). 

• Assist with small construction projects including PVC and HDPE pipe and valve installation and repair. 

• Assist project managers with the procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies for projects. 

• Perform maintenance on system components to ensure or restore proper operation and compliance. 

• Critical thinking and problem solving of complex field issues. 

• Environmental data collection and interpretation and general office assistance such as filling out paperwork and submitting reports. 

• Respond to LFG and landfill liquid collection systems call-out devices 24-hours per day, 7 days per week.  Tetra Tech guarantees our clients a timely response to system failure within a maximum 12-hour time period. 

• Travel for extended periods, if necessary –including overnight stays.  It is anticipated that an EFT will travel 30-60% of the time however, this estimate may change based on client needs. 

• Work effectively and efficiently as both a team and solely. 

• Walk long distances, up and down steeply sloped landfills and outdoor terrain. 

• Work in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions safely. 

• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a non-consistent basis. 

• Pass a company paid, baseline health physical and drug screening, as required. 

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical system failures. 

• Provide an aggressive and proactive approach to client needs and urgent issues that arise. 

• Must be available to work overtime, nights, weekends, on-call, and holidays if necessary. 

• Workload may be erratic, though mostly 40 hours/week when conducting operations and Maintenace tasks. 

• When support CQA work on landfill construction projects the oversight work could include 6, 10 hour+ days a week. (60+ hours a week.)
• CQA work includes document writing, note taking, pictures, review of engineering drawings and as builts.  

• Other duties as needed. 

Qualifications: 

1. Minimum High School Diploma and 1 year of general working experience. 

1. Preferred A.S. or B.S Degree in environmental, or other natural science (geology, biology, ecology etc.). 

1. Current 40 Hour HAZWOPER strongly preferred. 

1. Strong mechanical aptitude 

1. Ability to learn and work with complex field monitoring equipment including flame-ionization detectors, photo-ionization detectors, explosive gas detectors, water level detectors PH/temperature/conductivity meters, and other typical environmental monitoring equipment. 

1. Some heavy equipment operation, HDPE pipe fusion experience a plus.  

1. Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions 

1. Ability to learn general gas, soil, and air sampling techniques including applicable environmental and health & safety regulations and regulatory requirements. 

1. Ability to be familiar with operations and maintenance techniques for landfill gas and landfill fluids collection systems. 

1. Ability to be familiar with monitoring data, data processing techniques and databases. 

1. Proficient in the use of a PC, specifically Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, and Outlook). 

1. Ability to create professional business documents (letters, reports, memoranda, etc.). 

1. Ability to build and retain mutual relationships with clients. 

Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the following: 

• This position is subject to client and DOT Regulations as they relate to Health and Safety - including but not limited to a drug screen that includes marijuana testing and CBD/THC derivatives (this is a Federal regulated site - Federal law preempts state law). 

• You will be required to drive on a regular basis for Company business you must maintain a safe driving record as defined by Tetra Tech's Vehicle Safety program. This offer of employment is contingent upon successful evaluation of a motor vehicle (MVR) check. 

• You will be required to successfully pass a uranalysis drug screen. Tetra Tech Solid Waste East is a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol business. 

• The job offered to you and its associated essential elements of work; you will be required to pass a comprehensive Medical Examination.  

• If you have received any health and safety training relevant to this regulation previously, please provide copies of certificates documenting such training. 

Applicants for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Black & Veatch Management Consulting (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Pay: $24 to $28 an hour: commensurate with skill level, geography region and experience.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

·        Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.

·        Merit-based financial rewards.

·        Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.

·        Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.

·        Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. 

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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