Environmental Field Operations Lead
Montrose Environmental Group Inc.

About Us
We build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

"For Planet and Progress" is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you're not just forging a career, you're joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

Are you passionate about environmental and safety protection programs and ready to join a growing company committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting Full-time career opportunity for you in Pittsburgh, PA.

A Day in the Life

The Environmental Field Operations Lead position is responsible for scheduling all daily field assessments and ensuring operational and safety aspects of environmental monitoring programs, specifically associated with upstream oil and gas operations. They will work closely with the program manager and project technical directors to execute environmental data collection, ensure field quality control, and will assume roles in both field and office. Utilizing their knowledge of various scientific disciplines, they may collect, synthesize, study, report, and act based on data derived from measurements or other field observations.

The compensation range for this role is $65,000 to $85,000, in addition to an annual bonus commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you'll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Participate and be engaged in the safety culture
  
• Conduct safety assessments
  
• Conduct QA/QC assessments
  
• Conduct Operational assessments
  
• Manage scheduling and daily assignments for a team of environmental field technicians, which may include 24/7 operations during certain project phases
  
• Manage and maintain all required PPE, supplies and equipment for field personnel
  
• Review monitoring data each day to ensure compliance
  
• Manage, perform and review documentation of calibrations checks of monitoring instrument
  
• Perform all required quality programs written in site and regional quality plans
  
• Provide updates and reports to manager(s)
  
• Provide data and or reports for client per requests
  
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships through responsive communication and high-quality field support
  
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of safety procedures and safe work practices, and adhere to all company and client safety training, policies, and regulatory requirements (including OSHA)
  
• Represent the company in a professional manner
  
• Maintain knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and standards
  
• Maintain and protect company and client confidentiality
  
• Participate in career development, safety and maintaining required certifications
  
• Perform any other duties assigned by client or manager(s)
  

Ideal candidates will have prior field team management experience and a strong understanding of oil and gas field operations with demonstrated experience conducting field-based environmental sampling and monitoring activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a successful Environmental Engineering firm and will report to our office in Pittsburgh, PA. This opportunity is approximately field-based position at sites in southwestern PA and northern WV. The successful candidate will complete several safety training courses prior to initiating any field activities and participate in a comprehensive safety and technical training program that includes both field and office-based components.

Your Expertise and Skills

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Understanding of environmental sampling and monitoring including, but not limited to air, water, waste, soil, and radiation.
  
• Effective computer skills (Excel and Microsoft Office are essential) and proficiency with Android OS
  
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts that may require overtime and weekends as necessary
  
• Ability to perform in-field physical activities
  
• Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day
  
• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds
  
• Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling
  
• Willingness to travel overnight up to 15% of the time
  
• Valid driver's license
  
• Preference will be given to candidates with an Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or other related science field from an accredited four-year college or university; related work experience in environmental sampling programs, hydrocarbon detection and measurement, TENORM, emission testing or a mechanical background are also preferred, but not required
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills
  
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure with multiple deadlines
  
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
  
• Ideal candidate will possess 5+ years of environmental consulting experience
  
• Experience supporting Oil and Gas industry is preferred
  

All candidates will be subject to background and drug screening, including marijuana. Please note, this role is required to be registered in an ongoing, random, drug screening program to meet client compliance requirements.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for individuals with disabilities.

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