This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking a Senior Field Technician to join the team in our Portland, ME office, supporting a diverse portfolio of environmental investigation and remediation projects. The successful candidate will support various environmental sampling and subcontractor oversight activities at public and private sector environmental projects primarily in the northeast.

Your Impact

Assists with writing Sampling and Analysis Plans
Prepares Site Specific Health and Safety Plans
Leads multi-disciplinary field teams in safely executing requirements of sampling and analysis plans
Performs oversight of subcontractors advancing soil borings, installing monitoring wells, conducting geophysical investigations, as well as other field activities
Performs environmental sampling including low flow groundwater, sediment, surface water and soil vapor
Performs geologic logging
Performs analysis or calculations to check accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of testing data.
Writes daily reports of observation
Monitors work procedures for compliance with project specifications
Interacts with client representative (supervisors, foremen, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites
Provides mentorship to others
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional duties as required by project or business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required
9+ years of related experience on variety of complex projects preferred
Valid Driver’s License required
Reliability – must be able to arrive at designated project sites prior to scheduled times
Familiarity with sampling protocols including completion of chain of custody forms
Demonstrated ability to work independently and properly document field data
Ability to prepare reports and documentation
Ability to travel and work overtime as needed
Ability to work in variable outside conditions
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
Must pass physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record
Demonstrates advanced communication and problem-solving skills
Proactively identifies task and technical issues and takes actions to mitigate risk
Ability to develop internal client relationships
Ability to multi-task and prioritize evolving project requirements for multiple ongoing projects
Ability to lead technical/field teams on large projects
Can work in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedule is conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred Qualifications

OSHA 40 Hazwoper Training
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction Training

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $76,100 - $90,700

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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