Field Technician I​/Heavy Equipment Operator

Oklahoma Environmental Services (OES) is a professional environmental consulting and services firm providing full-spectrum solutions to clients across multiple industries. OES is a leading provider of environmental services specializing in environmental mitigation, remediation, risk assessment, restoration and compliance management. We offer a complete range of services including Environmental Consulting, Dual Phase Vacuum Extraction, Excavation & Petroleum Storage Tank Removal, Environmental Systems Operation & Maintenance, Monitoring Well Drilling and Plugging, Soil & Groundwater Sampling & Remediation, Oilfield Services, Compliance Management & Audits, Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Real Estate and Brownfields assessments, Spill Prevention and Storm Water Plans, Asbestos Survey, and Statistical Inventory Reconciliation (SIR).

Motivated environmental professionals with Phase 1 & Phase 2 assessments, NEPA, Lead Based Paint and Asbestos, Oil & Gas, Water & air Quality experience are encouraged to apply and join our Team.

Field Operations entails executing those tasks and assignments associated with collecting data away from the office environment, overseeing the work of colleagues or contractors away from the office environment, and the performance of specific environmental duties with the express purpose of meeting the requirements of staff project managers. Most tasks and assignments are delivered in the form of “Field Work Orders”.

The Environmental Field Technician I is primarily responsible for conducting environmental remediation services, groundwater remediation, site investigations, and inspecting and operating machinery and equipment. The Environmental Field Technician reports to the Field Operations Supervisor and is overseen by the Field Operations Manager. This position primarily works in an outdoor environment throughout all four seasons. Compliance with federal and state safety and hazard regulations from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is required.

Field Technician I generally works in a team setting with a more senior technician, specialist, or project manager. Tasks assigned for independent work include:

• Groundwater Monitoring
• Disposal
• Tank Removals

• Complete directives of Field Work Orders submitted by Project Managers and/or Prime Contractors (i.e. surveying, gauging, etc.)
• Complete data collection and deliver timely to appropriate entities (project manager, laboratory, prime contractor, shipping provider, etc.)
• Sample of groundwater and/or soil during various scopes of work
• Engage in monitoring well development, locating, and/or plugging
• Complete disposal activities for purge water and drill cuttings
• Calibrate and maintain field instruments (PID, FID, YSI, interface probes, pH/DO meters)
• Equipment and machinery mobilization and demobilization (including basic inspections)
• Operate and or train to test to operate (Vacuum Extraction Rig & Probe Rig operators)
• Operate and maintain small equipment (Bobcat, Forklift, etc.)
• Operate Excavator and Heavy equipment. (Backhoe, Front End Loader, etc.)
• Coordinate with Field Operations Supervisor to order necessary field supplies
• Install new remediation equipment (i.e., pumps, tanks, hoses, fitting, etc.)
• Install and operate remediation systems with basic oversight
• Perform regularly scheduled operation and maintenance of mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical remediation systems
• General warehouse upkeep and maintenance
• Schedule vehicle maintenance on company vehicle (oil changes, tire replacement, alignments…)
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Detail oriented with a strong understanding of systems and processes
• Valid Driver’s License with CDL preferred.
• Operate Excavator and Heavy Equipment.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Willingness to travel, work long shifts and stay overnight away from home
• Team player with an ability to work alone or in a group
• Ownership of…