Environmental Scientist Field Technician

ReNuke Services/Oak Ridge Technologies is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Field Technician to support our client"s site in Idaho Falls, Idaho!

Position Purpose:
Support the Environmental Services organization in performing process sampling and regulatory compliance sampling work scope. Applicant"s primary responsibility shall be to support the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit (IWTU) Mercury Monitoring Program with the intention of eventually serving as the primary technical point of contact for the sampling program maintenance and implementation. Applicant shall be capable of completing all required training/qualifications. Applicant will be responsible for ensuring all necessary equipment is in good working order and appropriate sorbent trap supplies and consumables are available to support each treatment campaign, which can extend up to eight months. Applicant will serve as the primary sampler for process gas mercury vapor sampling as required and in compliance with the EPA method and company procedures for sample planning, collection, handling, and preservation. Applicant shall communicate with the Project Environmental Lead and designated System Engineer for equipment repairs, calibrations, and replacement supplies, and shall assist with technical plans, procedure revisions, and work order reviews as necessary. Applicant shall support on-site mercury analysis, including becoming a qualified analyst if necessary. Applicant"s secondary responsibility shall be to provide supplemental support for sitewide regulatory compliance sampling when time allows, and mercury monitoring program responsibilities have been met. Applicant shall support environmental field personnel in collection of drinking waste, wastewater, ambient air, groundwater, and waste characterization samples, as requested. Applicant shall support the development of sample plans, quality plans, work control documents, sample documentation, and assist in report preparation and reviews.

20% - Preparing and reviewing technical sampling documents (i.e., quality assurance plans, technical procedures, job safety analyses, etc.)
40% - Collection of samples from various environmental media, including sample preparation
10% - Preparation of data summary and validation reports
10% - Maintains records, logbooks, chain of custody, and field documentation
20% - Provides support for maintaining or sampling equipment, calibrations, and supplies.