Environmental Technician

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This is a limited duration position that may last 6 months to 3 years.

Environmental Technician

Job Function :

Environmental Support

This position provides environmental/caretaking support for legacy papermill and related assets. Systems may include but not be limited to fire protection, stormwater/water systems management, sampling and waste characterization, basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and security assessment. Inspect facilities and communicate needs to project manager. This includes operating and monitoring various systems. Identifying system performance and compliance issues and coordinating with repair contractors is also required. Assist contractors with access and facility details. Regular status meetings will be attended to communicate issues. Candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds, walk up stairs and over uneven surfaces, and remain standing for extended periods of time.

Key Job Information

Environmental Support Technician 6200

Grade 4
Career Level: T2 Intermediate Technical Support

Expands analytical or technical skills in own work area

Maintains appropriate licenses, training and/or certifications, as needed

Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within our area of expertise

Works within standard operating procedures and/or analytical methods

Works with a moderate degree of supervision

Key Responsibilities:

Production

Performs routine aspects of assignments related to environmental studies, projects and programs.

Performs moderately complex field work and data analysis.

Assists with field surveys, such as data collection, soil sampling, field monitoring and water-quality sampling.

Applies increased knowledge of basic principles in technical area.

Maintain related field equipment and inventories.

Enters data from various field studies into electronic spreadsheets and databases.

Conducts quality checks and prepares data summaries.

Provides oversight and direction to Technician I under fieldwork conditions.

Assists Environmental Services employees in other department activities as needed.

Coordination

Coordinates communication for fieldwork and related fieldwork schedules.

Coordinates and assembles equipment.

Safety Practices

Adheres to PGE standards, safety objectives and regulatory requirements.

Education/Experience/Certifications:

 Education High school diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree in related area preferred, such as fisheries or aquatic science.

Experience Typically two or more years in related field.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies

• Basic knowledge and skill in the application of assigned technical area’s processes and procedures
• Basic ability to interpret related technical content
• Basic knowledge of department policies and procedures
• Basic knowledge of safety requirements
• Working knowledge of office computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, etc.
• Basic knowledge of related company and department-specific systems and tools
• Basic knowledge of QA/QC process and procedures of specialty area

General Competencies

• Basic knowledge of company
• Basic knowledge of utility industry and technology trends
• Basic problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail

Physical and Cognitive Demands:

Cognitive Level: Basic: Competencies needed in order to use common sense to carry out simple or uninvolved instructions and pass initial screening.

• Cognitive Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
• Ability to follow accuracy standards
• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
• Demonstrates sound memory
• Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/Attendance:

Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule

Ability to work long hours

Ability to work a variable schedule Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

Ability to work shift schedule

Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
• Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: More than 50 lbs.
• Carrying: More than 50 lbs.
• Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats) (check all that apply):
  • Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)
  • Confined spaces
  • Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
  • Stairs (over 10 steps)
  • Ladders (over 10 rungs)

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor (check all that apply):

• Office
• Plant
• Field

 

Compensation Range:

$26.46 - $39.69

In addition, this position is eligible for a performance-based incentive bonus. Actual total compensation is commensurate with experience, skills, and education.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

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