Environmental Field-Testing Technician

Alliance•Circle Pines, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry level Project Scientist I (Environmental Field-Testing Technician) position involves conducting air emissions testing for industrial clients. Candidate must be willing to work outdoors or in industrial environments through a teamwork-based approach as a part of a test crew. Candidate must have the ability to travel on a weekly basis in a company vehicle, visiting customer sites to perform testing projects. Travel is regional & within the state, requiring overnight hotel stay as needed. The environment will include the ability to work with heights on a platform, climbing smokestacks of varying heights (50ft-300ft). A candidate will support the basic aspects of a testing project including equipment preparation, deployment, staging/breakdown, sample collection and recovery. Prefer individuals with a background and experience related to environmental response/sample collection, mechanical, construction, or electrical work fields are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience with or strong aptitude to learn the use of the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) & Abode Products and tools/equipment, requiring a high degree of dexterity. The position schedule is Monday-Friday with some travel (company vehicle) and (paid hotel), most weekends off. Conduct on-site field testing & Transport testing equipment to customer sites Testing Equipment Preparation and Quality Assurance Ensure the company is represented in a professional manner while at customer sites and in the office Follow all test methods, procedures, and processes as trained to do so for quality source testing Apply sound Mechanical and Electrical skills while troubleshooting testing systems Equipment preparation Deployment Staging/breakdown Sampling

Requirements

Physical Requirements – Below is the list of the minimum physical requirements for all Entry Level Field Technicians working for Alliance Emissions Monitoring throughout the refining/petrochemical industry.
Must be able to meet certain physical demands such as:
Consistent standing or walking
Consistent bending, crouching or stooping
Frequent lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Climbing ladders and/or stairs
Use of tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity
Ability to distinguish between shades of color
Ability and Willingness to work at elevated heights on stack platforms up to 300 feet
Must be willing to work outdoors in industrial environments (extreme heat, cold, windy, etc.).
Must have a valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Prefer individuals with a background and experience related to environmental response/sample collection, mechanical, construction, or electrical work fields are strongly encouraged to apply.
Experience with or strong aptitude to learn the use of the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) & Abode Products and tools/equipment, requiring a high degree of dexterity.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site field testing
Transport testing equipment to customer sites
Testing Equipment Preparation and Quality Assurance
Ensure the company is represented in a professional manner while at customer sites and in the office
Follow all test methods, procedures, and processes as trained to do so for quality source testing
Apply sound Mechanical and Electrical skills while troubleshooting testing systems
Equipment preparation
Deployment
Staging/breakdown
Sampling

Benefits

Medical – Dental – Vision Insurance
Disability & Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401(K) Plan with Competitive Matchâ
Continuing Education and Tuition Assistanceâ
Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefitsâ
Life Insuranceâ
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)â
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, & Bonus Floating Holiday (if hired before July 1st)â
Profit Sharing or Individual Bonus Programsâ
Referral Programâ
Per Diem & Paid Travelâ
Employee Discount Hub Employee Assistance Program