Location: Somerset, NJ
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Whitman is looking to hire an Environmental Technician with 0 to 3 years of experience to join our Somerset, New Jersey office. The successful candidate will receive on-the-job training.
Responsibilities:
- Various hands-on laborer activities supporting waste management, compliance, and environmental field services activities.
- Safely operate company and rental vehicles (e.g., cargo van, Penske 16-ft cabover truck with liftgate, Penske 26-ft truck, etc.) while traveling to various project sites. Must comply with all traffic laws and company safety regulations.
- Completion of data reports, training activities, proposals, and special projects for the Environmental, Health & Safety division.
- Perform Community Right-to-Know surveys.
- Attend courses to achieve AHERA Building Inspector certification and subsequent Asbestos Safety Technician courses/tests. Whitman will pay for training/testing costs associated with the certifications.
- Attend courses to achieve NJDOH certification for lead-based paint inspections. Whitman will pay for training/testing costs associated with the certifications.
- Attend courses to become proficient in indoor air sampling for mold, dust, and other contaminants. Whitman will pay for training/testing costs associated with the certifications.
- Perform asbestos, lead, mold, and indoor surveys on residential, commercial, and public buildings.
- Perform project monitoring activities for Asbestos abatement and other indoor air quality projects.
- Perform site Environmental, Health & Safety and Hazardous/Non-Hazardous Waste audits.
- Obtain additional Industrial Hygiene certifications/licenses and field certifications as needed.
- Collection of environmental samples including but not limited to drinking water, soil, groundwater, indoor and sub-slab air, and sediment samples.
- Perform recordkeeping associated with projects. Recordkeeping will include, but not be limited to, recording daily events in a logbook, tabulating site air and bulk sampling results, maintaining the laboratory Chain of Custody, and assisting the Project Manager in preparing reports.
- May need to work occasional weekends and nights to meet the needs of our clients. At times, less than 24 hours’ notice is required for emergency callouts.
Requirements:
- Associate degree in Environmental Science or related field.
- 0 to 3 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and eagerness to learn and be trained.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Clean motor vehicle driving record.
- Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the entire body. This will include climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, carrying, and stooping.
- Must be able to work in all outdoor weather conditions.
- Must be able to work some weekends and at night, when needed.
Salary Range: $60,000 to $65,000 annually – commensurate with experience
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Employee Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401K plan, profit sharing opportunities, and tuition reimbursement for all of our employees. All Whitman professionals are given on-the-job training for new skills, and are encouraged to attend professional seminars and to participate in the professional societies relating to the areas of their special skills.
Whitman provides employment consideration to all applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation or gender.
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