Field Technician I
$114,400,000–$176,800,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Coordinate with vessel crews, port agents, and site contacts to schedule attendances, conduct sampling and field activities, and transport collected samples to the laboratory for analysis. Adhere strictly to Good Laboratory Practices, chain-of-custody procedures, and established sampling protocols to maintain sample integrity and ensure accurate results. Work safely in active ports, industrial facilities, and aboard commercial vessels while using appropriate personal protective equipment. Perform duties including equipment inspections, sensor calibration, and emissions testing as opportunities arise during training. Travel to support customer projects and operate under flexible schedules to accommodate vessel operations.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree or higher in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1+ years of applicable experience
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds safely
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), sample handling, and chain-of-custody procedures
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Comfortable working aboard vessels, in industrial facilities, and in active port environments
- Willingness to travel and work flexible schedules to support vessel operations
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in environmental compliance, wastewater treatment, industrial water sampling, or field services
- Familiarity with vessel environmental regulations, including VGP, IMO, ballast water, or related programs
- Experience working in industrial facilities, terminals, shipyards, refineries, power plants, or utility operations
- Experience performing field sampling, equipment inspections, sensor calibration, or emissions testing
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn new testing and inspection procedures
- Previous maritime, military, Coast Guard, merchant marine, or port operations experience
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering technology, marine transportation, or a related technical field
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