Environmental Associate

Job Description

Looking to expand your career in the Environmental Industry?

Essel Environmental is the go-to resource for responsive, high-quality environmental, engineering and emergency response services. We have multiple opportunities available. Here are some of the areas of responsibility and requirements.

We are looking to add Environmental Personnel to do the following:

Conduct field work including soil, groundwater, surface water and sediment investigations

Storm water and non-storm water sampling and testing

Construction site inspections of erosion and sediment controls

Perform field work with air sampling equipment to collect ambient and personal air samples

Fill out chains of custody based on samples taken

Use direct reading instruments to take on site field data

Completing and assisting in data collection, compilation, interpretation and reporting for phased environmental site assessment, remediation and site monitoring

Preparing technical reports for review by senior staff

Manage sampling data

Ability to travel 75% of the time throughout the Bay Area

Requirements

Experience Preferred

Bachelor's Degree required (Environmental, Science or relevant degree preferred)

Minimum of 6 months experience in the environmental sector, laboratory and field experience required

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, Bluebeam and Adobe Acrobat

Basic laboratory handling/sampling skills, calibration & troubleshooting of various meters and equipment.

Operating equipment for sampling for air & vapor

Knowledge of environmental regulations and awareness of health and safety issues and a safety conscious attitude

Valid OSHA 10 training QSP certification, preferred

Attention to detail and accuracy of field notes

A valid driver’s license/clean driving record