Golder is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.
Do you have the desire to learn? The drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, collaborative environment?
Golder has a new opportunity for an Environmental Field Technician to join our office in Richmond, VA. In this position you will provide support on environmental projects including groundwater, surface water, soil, and air sampling in and around Virginia.
Responsibilities of the role will include:
Performing field work and data collection
Perform various media sampling (groundwater, surface water, soil, air, etc.)
Perform data compilation, minimal report writing and other related duties to support a project team
Ability to operate and maintain field testing and monitoring equipment
Troubleshoot equipment associated with field duties
Ability to lift and transport a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis during the course of work
Undertake site reconnaissance, inspections, and observations
Work in a safe manner, including daily preparation of safety observations
Work with and support other Golder employees in the field or office
Carry out field work under the direction of more experienced Golder employees
Legal and safe operation of vehicle on behalf of the company
Assist with other field activities, as needed
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to work independently
Communicate effectively by sharing information with colleagues and supervisors regarding work progress or issues that may arise
Willingness to regularly perform field assignments under varying weather conditions and terrains
Periods of standing, sitting, and walking on various surfaces
Willingness to travel. This position involves project work that typically results in 10 to 12 hour shifts for an average of 3 days a week with overnight travel.
Your benefits at Golder will include:
Competitive benefits and remuneration packages
Opportunity to deepen your expertise in a dynamic work environment
Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
On the job training, mentoring and coaching
Renowned for technical excellence, Golder, a member of WSP, is a leading global specialized engineering and consulting organization with over 60 years of successful service to its clients. By joining forces with WSP in 2021, Golder is now part of a 14,000-person strong earth and environment practice, providing engineering, remediation, regulatory & compliance, design, and environmental services on projects that span all seven continents. Our professionals are driven by a passion to deliver results, offering unique specialized skills to address the ever-evolving challenges that earth, environment, and energy present to clients across the infrastructure, mining, oil & gas, manufacturing, and power sectors.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Golder is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, individuals with disabilities or other characteristics protected by law. Golder is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
