Environmental Technician I

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is hiring an Environmental Technician I in Tulsa, OK. The role involves testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials and environmental samples. Responsibilities include operating field equipment, assisting with remediation systems, and conducting safety monitoring. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant experience. The position requires regional overnight travel and offers training and certification opportunities. Safety is a core value of the company.
Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Environmental Technician will perform various testing, observation, and inspection on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel and asphalt. You will communicate with Project Managers, client representatives, contractor’s representatives and other key stakeholders regarding testing and inspection results. Tests are performed on building construction projects. Successful candidates will receive in-depth technical training and professional certifications as they advance in the position.

Perform tests and sampling of environmental materials including air, groundwater, building materials, and noise. Operates field monitoring equipment. Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation systems. May assist with asbestos surveys, abatement projects and Phase I preliminary site assessments. Transport material samples or documents to the lab for further testing and analysis. Tabulate and prepare data for written reports. Cleans and maintains field monitoring equipment.

Safety is Terracon’s most important core value! Terracon provides a safe work environment for our employees and safe practices for our technicians to follow. Incident and Injury-Free (IIF) is about care and concern for people. It is our personal and organizational commitment at all levels of the company to everyone going home safe to their family every day. We will hold ourselves responsible not just for our own safety and wellbeing, but for that of everyone around us. We will all develop a mindset intolerant of any incidents or injuries no matter how minor or infrequent.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:• Performs standardized and sometimes complex field tests as directed and/or special inspections as required.
• Calibrate field monitoring equipment such as PID or combustible gas indicator.
• Sample suspect asbestos-containing building materials in accordance with AHERA guidelines.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of remediation systems.
• Assist drill crews in obtaining soil and groundwater samples.
• Perform oversight and air monitoring during asbestos abatement projects.
• Conduct monitoring well sampling.
• Under the direction of a staff professional, performs complex field tasks.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or
concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Regional overnight travel at times based on projects.

Requirements:• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience.
• Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification:
• Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operations
• Other national, regional, state, and local environmental related certifications requiring experience and written examination will also be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.