Environmental Technician

We are seeking a hands-on, mechanically skilled Environmental O&M Technician or Field Mechanical Technician to support environmental consulting projects involving Operations, Maintenance & Monitoring. This position is based out of our Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois office and involves 90+% field work.

• →Inspect and maintain system components such as pumps, blowers, motors, and piping
• →Replace or repair system components such as pumps, motors, valves, gauges
• →Troubleshoot system performance issues
• →Adjust flow rates and optimize system performance
• →Perform routine monitoring and field data collection
• →Prepare simple field reports
• →Communicate site conditions clearly to project managers
• →Oversee subcontractors
• →Work outdoors, sometimes in adverse weather conditions
• →Commitment to safety utilizing a behavior-based safety culture in all aspects of the job 
• →Strong mechanical aptitude
• →Practical, common-sense problem solver
• →Able to troubleshoot pumps, blowers, piping, controls
• →Comfortable working outdoors in all conditions
• →Hard working and dependable
• →Good communicator (clients and project team)
• →Able to work independently, but team-oriented
• →Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record and reside near the Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois office
• →Ability to work extended hours and travel out of town
• →Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
• →Environmental remediation experience is a plus, but not required.
• →No formal degree required. Mechanical ability and work ethic matter most.
• →5+ years hands-on mechanical or industrial experience preferred
• →Experience with pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, plumbing, or electrical controls
• →Environmental remediation experience a plus (not required)
• →OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER is a plus 

Salary: $23.32 - $37.02/hour, varies based on experience and location.

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