Environmental Field Training Specialist

Langan

  • New York City, NY
  • $90,000-133,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 40+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record's top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.Langan is seeking an Environmental Field Training Specialist to join its collaborative team in New York City. This individual will serve a key function in auditing staff's aptitude of field procedures, developing new and updating existing procedures, and providing QA/QC for field work product. In this role, you will have the opportunity to enhance Langan's existing field training program, train new environmental field staff, and provide remedial or specialized field training.Job Responsibilities
  • Maintain Langan's existing dynamic staff training program, seek 360-degree input to assess the effectiveness of the training program, and modify the program periodically and as necessary to optimize outcome;
  • Audit field work through on-site observation, review of field notes, daily field reports and soil boring logs;
  • Create and maintain a positive field culture working with staff to view audits of their work as constructive learning tools;
  • Monitor overall field/data QA/QC;
  • Create/update NYC field standard operating procedures (SOPs);
  • Be a member of Langan's Environmental Discipline Lead (EDL) Standard/Consistency group;
  • Be a member of Langan's Safety Group;
  • Maintain PPE inventory and conduct respirator fit tests;
  • Instruct staff and assist project teams in geologic and hydrogeologic data interpretation, including direct evaluation of: borehole logging data, lab analytical data, and head data;
  • Develop conceptual site models when requested and instruct staff on the basis of building conceptual site models;
  • Prepare and review health and safety plans;
  • Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's in Geology or Engineering with a concentration in groundwater issues; MS preferred;
  • 6+ years of leading field investigations and remediation oversight, established credibility in moving complex investigations forward that demonstrate critical thought and real time/in-situ data analysis;
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) licenses preferred;
  • Mechanical skills such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and welding are a plus;
  • Strong attention to detail;
  • Ability to multi-task effectively;
  • Excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
  • Ability to work well individually and within groups;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.Certain US jurisdictions require Langan to include an estimate of salary or hourly ranges. The estimated range for this role is: $90,000 - $133,000. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills. Certain roles may be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm's annual bonus and performance review program. Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm. Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays throughout the year. Eligibility and actual paid time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked, related work experience and level.

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