Job DescriptionThis OpportunityWSP is currently seeking a
Senior Field Technician to join the team in our
Portland, ME office, supporting a diverse portfolio of environmental investigation and remediation projects. The successful candidate will support various environmental sampling and subcontractor oversight activities at public and private sector environmental projects primarily in the northeast.
Your Impact- Assists with writing Sampling and Analysis Plans
- Prepares Site Specific Health and Safety Plans
- Leads multi-disciplinary field teams in safely executing requirements of sampling and analysis plans
- Performs oversight of subcontractors advancing soil borings, installing monitoring wells, conducting geophysical investigations, as well as other field activities
- Performs environmental sampling including low flow groundwater, sediment, surface water and soil vapor
- Performs geologic logging
- Performs analysis or calculations to check accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of testing data.
- Writes daily reports of observation
- Monitors work procedures for compliance with project specifications
- Interacts with client representative (supervisors, foremen, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites
- Provides mentorship to others
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional duties as required by project or business needs.
Who You AreRequired Qualifications- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 9+ years of related experience on variety of complex projects preferred
- Valid Driver's License required
- Reliability - must be able to arrive at designated project sites prior to scheduled times
- Familiarity with sampling protocols including completion of chain of custody forms
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and properly document field data
- Ability to prepare reports and documentation
- Ability to travel and work overtime as needed
- Ability to work in variable outside conditions
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
- Must pass physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record
- Demonstrates advanced communication and problem-solving skills
- Proactively identifies task and technical issues and takes actions to mitigate risk
- Ability to develop internal client relationships
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize evolving project requirements for multiple ongoing projects
- Ability to lead technical/field teams on large projects
- Can work in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedule is conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred Qualifications- OSHA 40 Hazwoper Training
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction Training
WSP Benefits:WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:Expected Salary (all locations): $76,100 - $90,700
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