About the job
Kickstart your career in the Environmental Sector with Essel Environmental!
As a leading provider of high-quality environmental, engineering, and emergency response services, Essel Environmental is dedicated to making a positive impact on our communities. We are excited to announce multiple openings for Environmental Associates to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive field work, including soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment investigations.
- Perform both stormwater and non-stormwater sampling and testing.
- Execute construction site inspections, focusing on erosion and sediment controls.
- Utilize air sampling equipment to gather ambient and personal air samples.
- Prepare and maintain chains of custody for all collected samples.
- Employ direct reading instruments to gather on-site field data.
- Assist in data collection, compilation, interpretation, and reporting for phased environmental site assessments, remediation, and monitoring.
- Draft technical reports for review by senior staff members.
- Manage and organize sampling data efficiently.
- Willingness to travel approximately 75% of the time throughout the Bay Area.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or a related field is required.
- A minimum of 6 months of relevant experience in the environmental sector, with both laboratory and field exposure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Basic laboratory handling and sampling skills, including calibration and troubleshooting of various meters and equipment.
- Experience operating equipment for air and vapor sampling.
- Familiarity with environmental regulations and a strong commitment to health and safety.
- OSHA 10 training QSP certification is preferred.
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in field notes is essential.
- A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is mandatory.

