Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (ERM) is seeking a motivated Air Quality Field Technician Consultant (Source Testing Team Lead) to join the ERM team in Denver, CO, Portland, OR, Scottsdale, AZ, or Albuquerque, NM. The successful candidate will work on a variety of interesting technical projects for clients in the technology and manufacturing sectors throughout western United States. This is an excellent career opportunity to work with a group of professionals on challenging environmental management projects for large industrial and global clients. Access to ERM's national Air Quality & Climate Change experts provide knowledge sharing of best practices across the industry and ongoing learning opportunities for our team.

ERM’s Air Quality & Climate Change technical community pursues and wins highly innovative engagements for the most interesting clients, providing the full breadth of air quality and climate change services. In North America alone, ERM has dedicated air quality and climate change professionals assisting clients with projects as diverse as developing responses to emerging Low Carbon Fuel Standards, to leading complex capital projects through the many hurdles associated with the NSR permitting program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, lead teams, and conduct air quality stack testing at client locations across the western US.


• Mentor Junior staff on conducting source testing, instrument maintenance following regulatory and ERM best practices. 


• Perform system and quality checks to troubleshoot issues.


• Interact and maintain successful relationships with clients, ERM employees, and subcontractors.


• Perform maintenance on existing testing and laboratory equipment to be in compliance with the applicable regulatory and ERM standards.


• Prepare or support preparation of proposals, test protocols and reports.


• Manage project financial performance, including invoicing.


• Manage client relationships and project execution.


• Successfully complete all required annual safety training.


• Data analysis and interpretation

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering or related degree; or the equivalency of 2 years experience per year of required education, in addition to the minimum years of experience outlined below.


• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in air quality testing.


• QSTI source tester certifications, or the ability to pass the exams upon hiring.


• Willing to travel up to 70 percent of the time.  For some locations listed in the opening, travel would be greatly reduced.


• Ability to use, repair, and maintain air quality equipment and tools.


• Ability to perform physical labor necessary for stack testing and routinely lift 50 pounds.


• Ability to climb ladders and platforms safely that are elevated multiple stories above ground.  


• Situationally, willing to work weekends and extended hours (more than 8 per day and 40 hours per week).  


• Strong hands-on spreadsheet and database comprehension.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.

 Preferred but not required:

• Master’s degree in chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering or related degree.


• Preferred 5+ years’ experience of direct leading successful source testing teams and projects.


• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) certification.


• Knowledge of current laboratory testing procedures and standards.

For the Consultant, Air Quality Field Technician position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $80,000 – $91,494 USD.  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above.  This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!