What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Technician position at Intertek?
Entry Level Environmental Technician – Kansas City, Kansas
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Entry Level Environmental Technician to join our Environmental team in Kansas City, Kansas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Enviornmental industry!
Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.
What are we looking for?
The Entry Level Environmental Technician will support the Environmental business by conducting Environmental Consulting work in the Kansas City Region. This includes performing field sampling of building contaminants, indoor air quality, and other components of green buildings for certification. This position will possibly require some off-shift and overtime work, as well as out-of-town travel on occasion.
Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, can vary depending on workload
What you’ll do:
- Perform field sampling of building materials for asbestos, lead, PBCs, and other common contaminants.
- Perform field sampling of indoor air quality assessments.
- Perform field sampling for specific components of green building certifications such as LEED, WELL, etc.
- Provide field support in environmental projects such as soil/groundwater sampling.
- Perform Field Documentation / Report Preparation
- Maintain Training Records / Field Instrumentation / Certifications (will provide training updates)
- Coordinate Project Data / Records / Reports related to the work assignments
- Participate in all QA/QC programs as appropriate and Safety Programs
- Perform other non-typical assignments upon availability as assigned by management
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology or similar
- 2 years of previous experience in environmental consulting asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold inspecting, sampling, and remediation
- PMP certification Completion
- Good oral and written communication skills required
- Must be able to work off shifts and overtime and willing to work out of town occasionally
- Must be able to lift items with weights more than 40 pounds multiple times as needed to complete project requirements
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record required
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
- Master's Degree
- Kansas/Missouri Lead Inspector Certification
- Electrical and mechanical knowledge of equipment and systems used for environmental remediation and consulting
- Knowledge of IH and practical environmental concepts, principles, and practices
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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- Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
