Entry Level - Environmental Field Technician (Air Sampling)

  • Full-time

Company Description

We provide Stack Testing Services to partners with permit, MACT, or NSPS testing requirements; CEMS Evaluations in support of Part 60, 63 and 75 programs; Onsite Analytical Services in support of testing projects including FTIR, GC/FID, GC/FPD, IC, gravimetric and multiple titrations; and Fugitive Emissions Evaluations in support of LDAR and Greenhouse Gas monitoring programs.

Specializing in compliance, engineering and performance specification testing… Stack Testing is Our Business!

Job Description

Candidates for this position will be pursing a degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related industrial degree. 

The goal of the SES QSTI exam and abilities assessment is to determine whether the candidate demonstrates knowledge and the ability to apply source testing methods and fundamental engineering and chemistry principles in a manner consistent with that of a field test team leader. In addition to thorough and practical knowledge of source testing methods, those principles include an understanding of elementary physical gas laws and chemistry, basics of safety and hazardous material handling, and primary theories of source testing (e.g., isokinetic and proportional sampling). 

The candidate is expected to exemplify and demonstrate professional and ethical conduct not only during the exam process but also in representing SES as a QSTI.

Alliance Source Testing provides stack testing services for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Permit Compliance Demonstrations
  • Part 60 & Part 75 CEMS Evaluations (RATA, CGA, Linearity)
  • PM CEMS Evaluations (RCA, RRA, ACA)
  • PM10 and PM2.5 Testing
  • Mercury CEMS Evaluations
  • Mercury Testing
  • Comprehensive Performance Testing
  • Boiler/Turbine/Engine Tuning & Optimization
  • Process Evaluations & Optimization
  • Control System Evaluations & Optimization
  • Destruction/Reduction Efficiency Evaluations
  • Particle Size Evaluations
  • Trial Burns/Risk Assessments
  • Modeling Support
  • Greenhouse Gas Testing
  • Analytical Lab Services

Alliance Source Testing provides Part 60, Part 63, and Part 75 continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) evaluations and relative accuracy test audits (RATA) for PM and Mercury CEMS for industrial customers, equipment suppliers, and third-party CEMS integrators.


Qualifications

Candidates interested in this position must complete the assessment for the "Field Engineering Technician" (Decatur, AL).  To access the assessment, navigate to: https://goo.gl/XuDwDR for Decatur, AL to complete the application.  You MUST SIGN UP and complete an iWorkZone profile in order to be considered.  This must be completed within 24 hours.

It is not necessary to complete for other locations of interest as the assessments are identical. Candidates who DO NOT COMPLETE the assessment will not be considered.  

Candidates whose profile most closely matches the position description will be contacted for next steps.

Candidates who apply solely with a resume through our corporate website will NOT be considered.

Candidates will be completing a BS in Environmental Science or Related Industrial Degree Field within the next three (3) months or have completed a degree in one of the science disciplines.   

Candidates should be able to display academic knowledge of EPA, SW-846, NCASI, etc., and testing methods. 

Candidates should have had practical hands-on field experience in an industrial setting and can demonstrate that experience in writing on the resume.  Research experience DOES NOT qualify.

Candidates with strictly research or lab experience will not be among the highly qualified group under consideration.  

Demonstrated experience in testing methods, regulatory interpretation, and mechanical aptitude is desired.  
  • Candidates must have demonstrated knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and with Adobe
  • Must be willing and capable of significant travel requiring multiple overnight stays - travel required 85% to 98% of work schedule as part of a testing team. 
  • Must have the ability to lift objects up to 75 lbs on a frequent basis.
  • Must be physically capable and willing to climb to heights of up to 350 feet daily.
  • Must be capable of operating hand tools with dexterity.
  • Must be able to distinguish between shades of color. 
  • Must have demonstrated skill in communicating with craft/trade employees, regulators & governmental representatives, as well as senior executive level client representatives. 
  • Must have demonstrated knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical terminology
  • Demonstrated experience in electronic troubleshooting highly desirable.
  • Must have the ability to pass a DOT physical - CDL not required.
  • Must be able to pass a national criminal background check and obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card
  • Must have/maintain a clean driving record.
  • Must be willing and able to wear an escape respirator.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates interested in this position must complete the assessment for the "Field Engineering Technician" (Decatur, AL). To access the assessment, navigate to: https://goo.gl/XuDwDR for Decatur, AL to complete the application. You MUST SIGN UP and complete an iWorkZone profile in order to be considered. This must be completed within 24 hours.

It is not necessary to complete for other locations of interest as the assessments are identical. Candidates who DO NOT COMPLETE the assessment will not be considered.  

Candidates whose profile most closely matches the position description will be contacted for next steps.

Candidates who apply solely with a resume through our corporate website will NOT be considered.

Relocation will not be provided.  NO PHONE CALLS