Entry-Level Field Technician

Company: SCS Engineers
Location: Oberlin
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Who we are and what we are looking for

Whether it's reducing methane emissions at agricultural facilities and landfills, repurposing contaminated properties, producing alternative energy, or sequestering carbon, we've been focused on finding smart climate solutions and improving the natural environment since our inception over 50 years ago. Join our 100% employee-owned firm and start creating your own legacy. Do you enjoy working outside? Do you like fixing things? Do you want a career and not just a paycheck? If you answered yes to all of these, then SCS OM&M Field Services might be a fit for you. A Field Technician operates, monitors and maintains gas migration control/recovery systems including gas well monitoring and adjustment, troubleshooting, and system repairs. We are looking for a Field Technician to be based in Lorain County, Ohio.

How you can make an impact as a Field Technician

You will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by:

Properly operate, monitor, and maintain gas collection system on a timely and cost effective basis in order to keep systems operating and in compliance with various prescribed operating parameters and goals, including:

Routine wellfield balancing and maintenance

Routine blower / flare operations

Condensate management system operations and maintenance

Surface emissions monitoring

Field sampling of various test locations including wells, probes, headers, blowers, flares, pumps, etc.

Operate, calibrate, and maintain various analytical and monitoring equipment.

Perform maintenance activities such as greasing blowers, cleaning tanks, fusing pipe, and repairing pumps just to name a few.

Collect and evaluate/interpret scientific data; Communicate observations and technical data verbally and in writing with supervisor and clients.

Perform work independently or as a team member in a professional, productive and safe manner, adopting the principles of SCS' safety culture.

Record and maintain daily field logs reporting data collected, field observations, actions taken, and recommended actions to be taken.

Qualifications

0-3 years of related experience preferred.

Mechanical or construction aptitude is preferred.

Ability to understand and follow regulatory requirements related to the work.

Ability to use Microsoft Office and read maps and construction plans required.

Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing is required

Must meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck), walking inspection of improved and unimproved property, lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), hand excavation/digging (using shovels/picks), carrying and climbing ladders, operating and working from man lifts, operating electric tools (drills, saws, etc.), using hand tools (screw drivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.) and providing services under varying weather conditions.

As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a competitive package, including:

Medical, dental, vision, 401K, and employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Student Debt Employer Contribution Program

Paid holidays and PTO

Company trucks for certain Field Technician positions

SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.

If you have questions, difficulty using our online system and/or you need an accommodation due to a disability then please contact us about your interest in employment at recruiting@scsengineers.com.

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