Environmental Field Technician
Advanced Industrial Resources
Portland, OR
Full-time
Job Description
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, conducting air source compliance emissions testing at various industrial facilities throughout the United States. This position also involves assisting team leaders in mobilization and demobilization of projects, calibration and maintenance of field sampling equipment, as well as assisting with other stack testing related duties. QSTI Certification is required or must be obtained shortly after employment. This position includes frequent travel, is physically demanding, performed outdoors in varying weather conditions in industrial settings, and at elevated heights.
Job Responsibility
- Gathers environmental data by following EPA-prescribed test methods at client sites. Evaluates atmospheric pollutants by collecting and analyzing samples of gases from smokestacks; gathering other air samples and meteorological data.
- Maintains environmental data sets by gathering information and contributing to reporting. Prepares summaries by gathering and testing samples; analyzing and summarizing findings and trends.
- Maintains gas and fluid flow systems, chemical reaction systems, mechanical equipment, and other test instrumentation by installing; operating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Maintains the stability and reputation of the organization by complying with legal and waste management requirements.
- Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Job Requirements
- Be self motivated
- Enjoy challenges in an ever-changing work environment
- Solid troubleshooting skills
- Willingness to travel
- Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Ability to work at heights
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Valid driver’s license
Career Level
Associate
Job Specialization
Environmental Science, Pollution Control, Air Quality
Qualification
High School or equivalent. Bachelor Preferred
Year of Experience
Entry Level, Experience Preferred
About Advanced Industrial Resources
AIR
Advanced Industrial Resources is an environmental engineering and consulting firm specializing in air quality testing, regulatory compliance, and permitting. The company was founded in 1998 and has provided its services throughout the United States and internationally since that time. Many of our personnel have been in the air quality consulting and testing industry for over 20 years. Our team of project and field engineers and technicians are highly motivated to provide accurate, reliable, and efficient services using our customer-focused approach.
AIR has successfully completed tens of thousands of source emission tests for process engineering, permit compliance, and equipment performance guarantee purposes. The spectrum of source types is wide and includes industrial boilers and heaters, kilns, engines, incinerators, batch and continuous chemical processes, material processing, product manufacturing, and many more. Furthermore, our client list is extensive and highly recognizable. Many of industry’s top companies have continually entrusted AIR with assisting them in demonstrating their sources’ permit and federal regulatory compliance.
Company Size
20-50 Employees
Industry
Environmental Consulting
Benefits
Health Insurance, 401(k), Discretionary Bonus
Website
airtest1.com