Environmental Technician - Tohono

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Under close supervision, performs routine quantitative and qualitative observations and sampling of air, soil, water, recyclable materials, and solid and hazardous wastes, or other environmental requirements at assigned site. May also have responsibilities related to asset recycling and disposition and assigned site.

• Conducts sampling and/or monitors site conditions for compliance with environmental and other requirements and takes appropriate action to ensure continued compliance
• Monitors solid waste such as drums, hazardous materials collections sites and reclamation sites for compliance with requirements
• Assists in the installation and sets-up instruments and equipment
• Coordinates the timely recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets in compliance with applicable legal and other requirements
• Tracks and reports the recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets as directed
• Operates and monitors basic electronic equipment and performs simple preventive maintenance
• Develops a basic knowledge of site environmental policies and procedures
• May assist or provide training on environmental issues
• Participates in regular audits and inspections of operations areas for purposes of ensuring compliance with site environmental policies, procedures and requirements of the Environmental Management System
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

• High School diploma or GED
• Has Knowledge of Tohono O'dham Nation laws, policies and government
• Experience with environmental inspections
• Knowledge of bird hazing
• Experience with Enablon Inspection Module

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $20.50 - $28.00/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.  

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• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Work will require flexibility in working at both Mine and Mill on projects ranging from administrative projects in the office to assigned field tasks
• Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required…