Senior Consultant, Field Environmental or Chemical Engineer (Mid Level)

The ERM International Group

  • Nashville, TN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
ERM is seeking a hands-on Senior Consultant, Field Environmental Engineer (Stack Testing), to be based out of our Nashville, Tennessee office. This is a full-time salaried position. As part of a field team, you will conduct air monitoring and emissions measurement activities, equipment calibrations and maintenance, as well as collect, organize, and manage field data for air quality compliance and emissions assessment programs. Projects will be located throughout the Eastern US, North America, and possible international locations in support of ERM's regional and national air quality practice.The ideal candidate will participate in high-demand field programs, supporting the rigors of travel and work away from the home office (anticipated to average 50% of your time). Responsibilities in Nashville include contributing to test plans and test reports and contributing to the upkeep of the equipment warehouse. The Nashville work schedule allows flexible hours and some work-from-home opportunities. The successful candidate will also learn to network with ERM's national air quality technical team to share consulting opportunities, business relationships, and the application of best practices to address client needs.RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Execute multiple simultaneous projects within scope/budget/schedule/quality expectations.
  • Work independently in-between field assignments to advance project efforts and complete administrative tasks.
  • Contribute to inventory, upkeep, and cleanliness of the ERM vehicles, warehouse, tools, and equipment.
  • Contact labs, contractors, and other vendors and make purchasing decisions to acquire needed goods and services to support our operation.
  • Develop/maintain good understanding of USEPA Reference Methods for standard pollutant testing (particulates and gases).
  • Transport company equipment to project sites with ERM-owned vehicles and trailers.
  • Travel to project sites throughout the Eastern U.S., typically 50% of your schedule, for periods of 1 to 3 weeks at a time.
  • Prepare and operate field equipment at project sites. Equipment staging involves routinely climbing ladders/stairs and pulling up equipment by rope.
  • Maintain and calibrate equipment onsite and at local warehouse, following USEPA requirements.
  • Work with clients’ engineering staff to execute site-specific project scopes and properly collect client-provided testing data.
  • Prepare air emissions samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Ensure the safety of oneself and one's team members during project operations with SAFETY FIRST.
  • Work with junior and mid-level ERM staff in the proper planning and execution of air quality projects, and in directing or conducting independent technical reviews of deliverable work products (calculations, reports, plans and guidance documents, explanatory presentations, etc.)
  • Develop into a leadership role, gradually take on more responsibility supervising field teams and subcontractors and being the first point of contact for clients onsite.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, science, or engineering.
  • Good mechanical skills and general knowledge/understanding of electrical components such as pumps, heaters, and power generators.
  • General knowledge of electronic instruments and data acquisition systems.
  • Commitment to safety
  • Physically able to lift equipment (~50 lbs) and climb ladders/platforms.
  • Able to work at heights which may surpass 200ft.
  • Ability to safely handle chemicals and compressed gases.
  • Ability to drive a ~40ft/20,000lb truck and trailer combination vehicle.
  • Good driving record and ability to obtain DOT medical card for intrastate driving/transport.
  • Computer skills, including good understanding of Excel spreadsheets.
  • Excellent communication (written/verbal), attention to detail, strategic thinking within a team environment, and ability to work unsupervised.
  • Local candidates preferred
  • The ideal candidate will have 1-5+ years of air quality measurement experience, with progressive project management and field team leadership responsibilities along with good knowledge of industrial/construction/laboratory safety practices.
Who We Are:As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Thank you for your interest in ERM!

The ERM International Group