Environmental Technician

Job Title: Environmental Field Technician

Location: Allison Park, PA

Employment Type: Full Time

Classification: Non-exempt

Reports to: Manager of Field Ops

Date: March 2025

CORE is a professional environmental consulting firm which performs the following services:

• Site Characterization and Site Remediation
• Environmental Due Diligence (Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments)
• Environmental Permitting and Compliance Audits
• Soil and Groundwater Remediation
• Remediation System Design and Installation and Operation & Maintenance
• In-plant Compliance Audit Services

Summary:

Perform general labor activities associated with field sampling and data collection for site characterization/assessment/investigation. These activities include but are not limited to sampling, well gauging, advancing soil borings, installing and gauging monitoring wells, performing aquifer tests, maintaining remediation systems, measuring, observing and recording. Also, the role includes environmental site assessment, overseeing remediation projects and performing storm water sampling

Essential Functions:

• Implement field sampling and analysis plans.
• Perform environmental media sampling (soil, groundwater, sediment, surface water, soil vapor, air, asbestos) in accordance with field sampling and analysis plans.
• Perform activities in accordance with health and safety, and quality assurance / quality control plans.
• Oversee subcontractor activities including drilling, Geoprobe, monitoring well installation, soil excavation, and remediation activities.
• Operate and maintain soil and groundwater remediation systems.
• Prepare soil boring logs and document field sampling and data collection using field notebook
• Install, maintain, repair and properly abandon groundwater monitoring wells and soil vapor points
• Perform remediation system operation and maintenance. Install vapor intrusion mitigation systems, perform diagnostic testing, and performance testing.
• Perform well gauging to measure depth to groundwater, well bottom, and thickness of non-aqueous phase liquid.
• Use hand tools and small equipment (e.g., powered core drill and hammer drill).
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain field instrumentation (photoionization detector, etc.).
• Prepare field notes documenting media sampling, remedial activities and other data collection.
• Perform regression analysis to evaluate trends in data.
• Enter data into GIS.
• Prepare photo documentation.
• Prepare data summary tables.
• Request sample containers and coordinate subcontractors.
• Maintain equipment and equipment inventories.
• Prepare field sampling and other work plans for various field activities.
• Prepare and implement field activity work scopes.
• Inspect and document compliance with project erosion and sediment control plans.

Education and Experience:

• 40 hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training is required. Training will be provided, if necessary
• Desired Education: 2 or 4-year science degree in an Environmental or Physical Science Field preferred
• Pennsylvania Asbestos and Lead Building Inspector Certification preferred, but not required.
• 0 to 2 years field technician or scientist experience

Competencies:

• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel data management, sorting and graphical presentation.
• Communication skills.
• Knowledge of computers and database software.
• Knowledge of geological classification systems and field data gathering techniques.
• Problem solving skills.
• Mechanical repair and maintenance skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement.
• Ability to measure and record field observations and data.
• Ability to interact with clients, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors in a professional manner.
• AutoCAD/GIS skills, preferred, but not required

Work Environment:

Must be able to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.

Some travel and overnight stays may be required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical labor, including ability to lift, load and manipulate a variety of equipment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Must pass drug test, background check, physical exam, and be cleared to wear a respirator.

Must have valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23