ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD TECHNICIAN SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Feb 14, 2025 - The Environmental Field Technician possesses expertise in SQL-based database systems, including EQuIS, and software like ESRI, PowerBI, and gINT, this Environmental Field Technician is adept with MS Access, Excel, and basic computer skills. Familiar with GIS systems and advanced digital field technology, this position efficiently performs water and soil sample collection and excels in field and laboratory methods. Strong customer relationship skills complement their ability to collaborate with technical specialists within a project team.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Environmental Field Technician Resume
- Field Sampling
- Survey Data Collection
- Soil Sampling
- Water Sampling
- Environmental Sampling
- Equipment Operation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Remedial Construction Oversight
- Data Analysis
- Survey Equipment Operation
- Team Collaboration
- Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Project Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Initiative
- Organizational Skills
Summary of Environmental Field Technician Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Environmental Science with 3 years of experience
- Ability to speak and write professionally
- Competent in Excel and Word Applications and Working with Data Files
- Experience in landfill gas collection or similar environmental systems
- Familiarity with EPA Rules and Regulations, landfill gas control systems, and monitoring instruments such as water level meters, FID's, TVA's, gas meters
- Pipe construction experience
- Knowledge of air compressor systems
- Computer skills, including, Excel, Word, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
- Strong interpersonal skills in working with customers, clients and team members
- Good organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle multiple tasks
- Good customer service, including written and verbal communication skills
2. BA in Environmental Studies with 4 years of experience
- Experience with pneumatic groundwater extraction pumps
- Ability to be a self-starter, flexible, team player, willing and able to work on a wide variety of tasks with minimal supervision in a drug-free workplace
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for discrete periods of time
- Commitment to safety by utilizing a behavior-based safety culture in all aspects of the job
- Ability to analyze field readings, data, and operating parameters to optimize system operations
- Ability to perform field data/observation collection, testing and sampling of water and groundwater
- Experience in a technical or laboratory environment and familiarity with chemicals, equipment and chemical handling procedures, data processing equipment, maps and simple computations is desirable.
- Familiar with various laboratory and field measurements or sample collection equipment and instruments.
- Ability to perform preventative and basic remedial maintenance on equipment needed to perform assigned duties. Knowledge of proper use and operation of equipment must be learned with minimum training.
- Ability to accurately follow the letter and intent of established procedures and methods.
- Experience in determining accuracy, precision, and quality of work.
3. BS in Environmental Engineering with 3 years of experience
- Knowledge of SQL-based database systems, including EQuIS.
- Knowledge of Software systems such as ESRI, PowerBI, and gINT.
- Strong MS Access and Excel skills.
- Knowledge of GIS systems and GiNT
- Familiarity with laboratory and field methods.
- Ability to work closely with other technical specialists as part of a larger project team
- Familiarity with digital field technology (GPS, use of field tablets for data collection)
- Experience with water and soil sample collection.
- Proficient in basic computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Work, Excel) for communication and preparation of inspection documentation.
- Outstanding Customer Relationship Skills
4. BS in Geology with 2 years of experience
- Strong computer skills
- Effective writing and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Knowledge of Provincial and Federal Environmental Regulations
- Knowledge of municipal infrastructure and transit infrastructure
- Knowledge of building structures and systems
- Effective observational and organization skills; experience recording detailed technical data
- Effective communication skills with ERM and client staff.
- Proficient in the use of hand tools.
- Knowledge and experience with TX and OK Stormwater MSGP requirements, SPCC requirements and waste tracking.
- Ability to build and maintain a Highly Ethical Reputation
5. BA in Earth Science with 3 years of experience
- Experience collecting and preparing the soil, soil gas, indoor air, surficial and residential water samples, including groundwater for laboratory analysis
- Ability to monitor, and sample, aquifer characteristic testing (via pump and slug tests), land surveying, sinkhole investigations, emergency spill response services, environmental drilling activities, and soil vapor point installation and associated sampling
- Experience with site investigation and remediation of indoor air, soil, groundwater, drinking water, and free-phase products for clients with technical/regulatory issues
- Strong awareness of health and safety issues and a safety-conscious attitude
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with particular attention to detail and accuracy of field notes
- Experience with soil and groundwater sampling is an asset
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to take direction and work in both a team environment and independently
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer usage
6. BS in Biology with 4 years of experience
- Experience collecting groundwater, soil, and soil vapor samples utilizing various sampling techniques including low flow and passive techniques for groundwater sampling.
- Experience with groundwater sampling pumps, water quality meters, water level meters, PIDs, and other field sampling equipment.
- Ability to interact effectively with DoD installation personnel.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Strong oral communication and field documentation skills.
- Oversight of soil boring completion and well installation activities.
- Oversight of remedial actions to include soil excavations, amendment injections, and treatment system construction.
- Experience with treatment system operations and maintenance (O and M) to include a basic understanding of various construction disciplines including plumbing and electrical.
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Competent in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Disciplined and organized with effective Time Management ability.
- Problem Solving/Analysis skills
7. BA in Geography with 3 years of experience
- Experience in operating and maintaining water sampling equipment, plumbing, electronics, or other laboratory equipment
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to follow established laboratory procedures for specimen labeling, handling, preparation and transportation.
- Ability to process report results to appropriate areas.
- Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility and maintain laboratory documentation.
- Ability to assist in the maintenance of equipment.
- Ability to ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with laboratory management and other staff members.
- Ability to perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Ability to conduct quality control and quality assurance testing.
- Ability to perform filtration and RNA extraction from various sample types