Environmental Field Technician

Company: Alliance Source Testing, LLC
Location: Decatur
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job DetailsLevelEntryJob LocationJob Posting Location (Decatur, Alabama) - Decatur, ALPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayJob CategoryEnvironmentalPosition Type: Full Time - Non-ExemptOrganization: Alliance Source TestingDepartment: Field ServicesReports To: Operations ManagerLocation & Travel: Decatur, Alabama & Regional Travel (1-3 Overnights Weekly Average) Per Diem & Hotel Covered
Who We Are - Alliance is the largest exclusive air emissions stack testing services company in the United States. Operating out of a network of regional offices from the East Coast to the West Coast, we specialize in providing air emissions testing solutions across all industries that help to improve the environment. We have built our company with the contributions of TALENTED subject matter experts (SME's) from around the country who know what it takes to conduct successful stack test(s). Each week our teams travels to client sites to conduct science-based emission tests on dynamic sources based within a multitude of industrial classifications. We invite you to jumpstart your career in one of the fastest growing environmental service fields in the country!
Alliance Offers Competitive Pay & Benefits:

• QUARTERLY BONUS!
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Medical - Dental - Vision Insurance
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(K) w/ Competitive Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training program to accelerate advancement
• Other: Casual Dress, QSTI Certification Assistance, Per Diem & Paid Travel
  Position Overview:This is a field-testing position involving conducting air emissions testing for industrial clients. Must be willing to work outdoors or in industrial environments using a teamwork approach with other members of the testing teams. A Project Scientist (PS) will support the basic aspects of testing project including equipment preparation, deployment, staging/breakdown and sampling tasks assigned to them. Those seasoned PS should be able to assemble and operate basic and intermediate testing equipment without supervision.
  Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Safety and DOT Compliance: Successfully adheres to Health and Safety Program Manual, follows all DOT requirements as trained to do so, Proper use of Electronic Logging Device (ELD)
  • Submit reports, technical data, timesheets and project expense reports
  • Apply sound Mechanical and Electrical skills and knowledge of "how things work"Lab and Warehouse
    • Properly calibrate pitots and control modules following all procedures
    • Properly prepare glassware following methods and procedures
    • Ensure sampling equipment and mobile laboratories are clean prior to arrival at job sites
    • General equipment maintenance and Mobile Lab CleaningField Responsibilities
      • Properly transport, set up and safely use pulley rope
      • Download and complete method templates with minimal supervision
      • Perform field QA and obtain weights properly on a field balance
      • Properly assemble basic sampling trains at stack level
      • Troubleshoot leak and thermocouple issues within stack sampling systems
      • Properly obtain static pressure, pitot traverse and cyclonic flow measurements
      • Properly maintain sampling trains during testing
      • Demonstrate ability to properly traverse a source per Method 1 specifications
        Minimum Requirements:
        Education - Must have High School Diploma. AS or BS degree preferred (Science and Engineering related fields ideal)
        Experience -Individuals with a background and experience related to environmental response/sample collection, mechanical, construction, and electrical work fields (contractors), are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience with or strong aptitude to learn the use of the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) & Abode Products and tools/equipment, requiring a high degree of dexterity.
        Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Good verbal communication skills (Internally and with Clients and Regulators) with professional appearance and behavior. Maintain positive attitude with ability to work well in groups and desire to achieve goals and grow into higher positions of leadership. Ability to work safely in a work and office environment, operate an Aerial Lift from the platform or deck and willingness to work at elevated heights on stack platforms, the proper safety gear and PPE will be provided and utilized to complete all jobs safely and efficiently.
        Certifications - Valid driver's license
        Physical Requirements - Flexibility to work 40+ hour week as well as some nights and weekends. Consistent standing or walking, bending, crouching or stooping, climbing ladders and/or stairs, frequent lifting of objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Distinguish between shades of colors

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