Senior Consultant, Field Environmental or Chemical Engineer (Mid Level)
The ERM International Group
- Nashville, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.