Environmental Technician I - CANOAS/RS

Description

Job Summary: Technical professional responsible for collecting environmental samples, conducting monitoring, and supporting environmental control programs, ensuring data integrity and compliance with quality and safety standards. Key Highlights: 1. Fieldwork activities including collection and monitoring of environmental samples. 2. Support for environmental control programs and project management. 3. Ensures the integrity and representativeness of environmental samples and data. **MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS**: * Completed technical education in Environmental Science or related fields. * Valid Brazilian driver's license, category B. * Must reside in CANOAS/RS **(only resumes from CANOAS/RS and nearby regions will be reviewed)** **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**: * Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree (e.g., Environmental Engineering, Biology, Forestry Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Geology, Geography, Environmental Technology). * Professional with a focus on fieldwork. * Basic knowledge of environmental regulations and standards. * Basic knowledge of contaminated site management. * Ability to interpret ISO/IEC 17\.025 in its current version. **RESPONSIBILITIES**: * Collect soil, water, and air samples at various locations according to technical instructions. * Assist in installing and maintaining environmental monitoring equipment. * Record field data and prepare preliminary activity reports. * Support implementation of environmental control programs, such as waste and effluent management. * Follow applicable safety procedures and current environmental regulations. * Maintain environmental monitoring equipment in good working condition and calibrate it as required. * Ensure acquisition of data and information necessary for project execution (product development), in accordance with environmental and client requirements. * Assist in managing, organizing, and planning field activities. * Assess areas to be sampled or worked on. * Comply with Quality Management System guidelines. * Ship samples to laboratories. * Perform field activities within the scope of service. * Execute or supervise project-related activities: * Apply and implement environmental control processes, effluent treatment, and other related activities. * Collect and monitor water, air, soil, and noise, including surface and/or groundwater, soil, and sediment sampling. * Operate low-flow pumps, water level meters, current meters (for flow measurement), sound level meters, and other measuring instruments. * Supervise drilling and installation of monitoring wells; assist in operating equipment such as augers, jackhammers, drill rigs, brush cutters, etc. * Ensure proper use and integrity of sampling and testing equipment, adjusting relevant operational parameters. * Ensure the integrity and representativeness of environmental samples. * Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) aspects during activity execution. * Monitor equipment calibration and maintenance schedules, reporting any need for calibration/maintenance to supervisors. * Inspect environmental matrix samples prior to dispatch to analytical laboratories, ensuring data integrity both during collection and during preservation and transport to the laboratory. * Collect, store, and interpret environmental data and documents. * Receive and verify products and materials related to fieldwork. * Follow instructions for completing field forms and documentation. * Maintain, clean, preserve, secure, and control all materials, devices, equipment, and the workplace. * Drive company vehicles to travel between projects and/or for business trips.