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Who We Are

Quality Work. Quality Results.

Bay West stands at the forefront of the environmental consulting and remediation sector. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and our skilled team has driven us for over fifty years, delivering top-tier environmental consulting, industrial, and emergency response services. At Bay West, you'll be driven to innovate and make a real impact on environmental issues, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

This Opportunity

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Environmental Technician to join our team! In this role, you will perform sampling and monitoring duties, including the daily installation and collection of air sampling filters from stations across the Twin Cities. You will also support a variety of industrial service and emergency response projects.

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Installs and collects environmental air sampling filters from air monitoring stations throughout the Twin Cities and delivers them to a laboratory. Collections occur 365 days of the year, which include holidays and weekends. The workday begins at 5:45 a.m.  
• Conduct quarterly calibration and flow checks of the sample collectors.
• Effectively perform a variety of industrial service, emergency response, and household hazardous waste (HHW) projects as assigned.
• Accurately and efficiently conduct environmental sampling (air, water, soil, sediment)
• Prepare daily diaries, reports, field sketches, post-incident closure reports of all project activity to ensure records are accurate and complete.
• Effectively communicate observations or concerns regarding health, safety, or work environment conditions to internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and in writing, maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor to ensure clear understanding and appropriate action.
• Assist with various duties including regular equipment checks, maintenance, and inventory; instrument calibration, facility maintenance, facility organization, snow removal, and other duties as assigned.
• Actively participate on an after-hour On-Call Emergency Response (ER) team – approximately one week every six to eight weeks.
• Participate in Tailgate Safety Meetings, review the Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) that summarizes the hazards of the proposed work, and follow appropriate PPE and other safety procedures.
• Properly maintain and train with ER and Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) equipment so that equipment is properly used and in working condition.
• Occasionally required to perform out-of-town projects lasting 2-5 days.
• Occasionally required to work on a Saturday or Sunday.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record, required
• Must be comfortable and able to work while wearing Level C Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which includes a full-face respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) along with Tyvek and Saranex suits.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Possess or have access to reliable means of transportation on a 24-hour basis

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or BA - Geology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science or Related
• Active OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and any applicable refreshers
• Possess fundamental knowledge of operating hand and power tools and understanding equipment mechanics
• Basic knowledge of small engines, pumps, and blowers

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive motions: substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers (including reaching)
• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. over an 8-hour period and occasionally up to 50 lbs. over a four-hour period.
• Able to work at elevated heights.
• Frequent exposure to non-hazardous and hazardous work environments including contaminated air, soil, dust, fumes, smoke and other toxins
• Ability to work outside in varying conditions, such as high heat, high humidity and extreme cold in remote locations.

Benefits

Bay West offers a comprehensive benefits package available to eligible employees, including but not limited to paid time off, health insurance options, ancillary benefits to support life at all stages, 401(k), employee assistance programs, and subsidies for professional development.

Bay West is an Equal Opportunity Employer.