What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Tech - Minneapolis Field Air/Stack Sampling - Minneapolis, MN position at Pace Analytical Services, LLC?
Pace Analytical Services
Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. Committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others, Pace offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through in-lab and emergency onsite services, Pace ensures our air, water, soil, and more are safe.
The Pace MN-Field Air Sampling team based in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a motivated individual to join their team, as an entry level Field Tech. This quality driven employee will be responsible for assisting in the collection and analysis of air emissions samples from our industrial clients. This stack tester would be utilizing a wide variety of scientific equipment and techniques for use in determining pollution prevention control and environmental health and safety compliance. If you are looking to start your rewarding career as a steward of our environment and public health, please apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Working together to protect our environment and improve our health. Pace delivers the highest standard of testing and scientific services in the market. We offer the most advanced solutions in the industry, backed by truly transparent data, a highly trained team, and the service and support that comes from four decades of experience.
Pace's Environmental Field Services Division utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and their team of experts to provide comprehensive emissions testing services to our nationwide network of industrial manufacturers, consulting engineers, and government agencies.
Job Duties:
- The tech will provide stack testing services for the Pace MN Field Services Division to clients in most of the 50 states, including Alaska.
- This position involves working at elevated heights on stacks and rooftops mobilizing equipment by carrying or roping, requiring physical strength during these mobilizations.
- The tech will Perform a variety of sampling methods used for measuring particulates, metals, acid gases, sulfur gases, hydrocarbon gases, volatile and semi-volatile organics emissions.
- Perform field sampling in accordance with EPA, NIOSH, and OSHA methodologies, field service QA manual, and client directed objectives.
- A motivated individual would interact daily with clients, promote cooperation and teamwork among staff and follow Pace policies and standard operating procedures.
Benefits:
- 401(k) with matching
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Overtime
- Travel Compensation Program - Paid Travel Expenses
- QSTI Certification Assistance
Schedule:
- Hours vary due to client scheduling; typically Monday - Friday with high probability of overtime and occasional weekend hours.
- Requires travel/overnights, up to or exceeding 50% of the time
- Capable and willing to work outdoors in all varying conditions and at elevated heights.
Education:
- Must have High School Diploma. AS or BS degree preferred (Environmental Science or related field is ideal)
- Experience in related studies or work is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Requirements:
- A valid Driver's License and a clean driving record. Experience pulling a trailer is preferred.
- Drug Free
- Physical requirements include, walking, bending, carrying and climbing. Must also have hand and finger dexterity, and the ability to lift 75 lbs. repeatedly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
- Must be comfortable with heights, experience with heights preferred
- The individual should be self-motivated, ambitious, hardworking, and able to work independently with an eye for attention to detail.
- Must be able to multitask efficiently and work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
- Current and applicable computer and mathematical skills. Able to complete basic calculations, compute ratios and percentages.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; experience in related work is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. One year of experience in a lab or environmental setting is preferred.
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
- Valid Driver's License
Required Skills:
- Performing fundamental field/environmental support duties in assigned areas.
- Providing standard support within various field/environmental testing.
- Safely operating a motor vehicle.
- Providing customer service.
- Serving as a team member working with customers and projects.
- Operating in a both a team and individual contributor environment.
- Interpreting, applying and explaining organizational policies and procedures.
- Maintaining databases, forms, documents and related informati0n.
- Using initiative and judgment within established department policies and procedures.
- Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
- Performing effective oral presentations to groups and peers and the department.
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.
Benefits
80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Pace Analytical is an equal opportunity employer.
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