Environmental Technician (Industrial Services)

Our client is actively seeking an Environmental Technician to join their team out of the Greater Carnegie, PA area. This individual will work alongside an experienced team performing industrial environmental services, emergency response, and remediation projects throughout Western Pennsylvania and the surrounnding region. Job duties will vary  each day, as responsabilities will include spill response,  industrial  facility and tank cleaning, remediation support, emergency responses and more! This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem  solving, working outdoors, and being part of a team that responds to customers in need. This is a full-time, long-term contract opportunity offering $23.00-26.00/hr, health benefits, 401K, life insurance and more! 

Position Summary:

As an Environmental Technician (Industrial Services) , you'll work alongside an experienced team performing industrial environmental services, emergency response, and remediation projects throughout Western Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.

No two days are the same. One day you may be responding to a spill, the next cleaning an industrial facility, performing tank cleaning, supporting a remediation project, or assisting with utility emergency response work.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, solving problems, working outdoors, and being part of a team that responds when customers need help most.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to emergency spill response and environmental incidents
• Perform site remediation, industrial cleaning, equipment decontamination, and tank cleaning
• Operate pressure washers, pumps, generators, vacuum systems, and other environmental equipment
• Collect environmental samples and assist with waste characterization
• Package, load, transport, and unload hazardous and non-hazardous materials
• Assist with equipment setup, teardown, maintenance, and decontamination
• Operate company trucks, trailers, and field equipment
• Maintain accurate field documentation including manifests, spill reports, JHAs, inspection forms, and timesheets
• Maintain warehouses, vehicles, equipment, and supplies
• Follow all company safety policies and site-specific requirements
• Participate in a rotating 24/7 emergency response on-call schedule
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

This is an active, physically demanding position.

Applicants must be able to:

• Lift and carry 50+ pounds on a regular basis
• Climb ladders and work at varying heights
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Enter confined spaces when properly trained
• Wear Levels A, B, C, and D PPE, including respirators, for extended periods
• Stand, kneel, bend, crawl, and work on uneven terrain throughout the day

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of environmental, industrial, construction, utility, or related field experience
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to safety
• Ability to travel to regional job sites as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• Confined Space Entry & Rescue Training
• Respirator Fit Testing / Respirator Training
• Experience with hazardous waste operations
• CDL (or ability to obtain one)
• Heavy equipment experience (excavators, skid steers, telehandlers, forklifts, manlifts, etc.)
• Experience operating pumps, vacuum equipment, pressure washers, generators, or similar industrial equipment
• Utility, refinery, manufacturing, remediation, demolition, or emergency response experience

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Why Join EnviroMax?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Premium pay opportunities for emergency response work
• Overtime opportunities
• Company-paid training and certifications
• Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing company
• Work alongside one of the region's most experienced environmental services teams
• Diverse projects—you won't be doing the same thing every day
• Modern equipment and a strong safety-first culture
• Be part of a company that's investing in people and building something exciting

If you're looking for a challenging, rewarding career in industrial environmental services and want to work with a company that's growing and investing in its people, we'd like to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)
 

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