What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Tech I position at Oklahoma Environmental Services?
Field Technician I
Field Operations entails executing those tasks and assignments associated with collecting data away from the office environment, overseeing the work of colleagues or contractors away from the office environment, and the performance of specific environmental duties with the express purpose of meeting the requirements of staff project managers. Most tasks and assignments are delivered in the form of “Field Work Orders”.
Entry Level
0 to 1 years field experience
Collaboration
Works with more senior staff for direction and training
Accountability
Ensures tasks given by senior staff are completed
Purpose
Complete work as instructed
Learn new skills/ gain experience
Excellence
Projects completed with minimal issues.
Can do attitude
Willingness to participate
Problem Solving
Tasks
Field Technician I generally work in a team setting with a more senior technician, specialist, or project manager. Tasks assigned for independent work include:
Groundwater Monitoring
Disposal
Essential Job Functions:
Work Safely
Take quality notes in the field
Execute field work orders
Calibrate/operate field instruments
Maintain vehicle fleet
Complete and support tasks under supervision of experienced field technician
Read and understand Field Work Orders
Communicate with project managers
Collect information and data in a prescribed fashion and consistent with OES’ protocols and procedures
Report “unusual” or “inconsistent” observations to project managers directly
“Ask questions” if unsure
All other duties as assigned
Teamwork:
Participate in team planning, status, and other meetings
Participate in team functions as applicable
Participate in Safety Training programs
Client Relations
Always represent the company in a positive way
Be courteous of others
Unless advised otherwise, typically direct client queries to project managers to respond
Regulatory Interaction
Unless advised otherwise, typically direct regulatory queries to project managers to respond
Licenses/Industry Standards
Advise supervisor of training needs
Maintain the appropriate CEUs
Maintain licenses
