LFG Drilling Assistant (Finance)
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Drilling Assistant to our Landfill Gas Drilling team.
Our Landfill Gas Drilling division offers a unique work environment that specializes in a wide variety of projects where we are drilling for natural gas on landfills, installing new wells to collect the gas, fusing and welding HDPE pipe, assemble PVC/CPVC casing. Your role will be to support the project needs, and assisting other team members to conduct:
• Assist Driller and completion man on construction of new gas well to design specifications.
• Other new activities or change in work, following instructions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist site supervisors in procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies for projects.
• $75/day per diem. Paid hotel rooms.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
• Understand environmental, health & safety regulations & perform work in compliant manner.
• Travel for extended periods (80% of year away from home), if necessary -up to 5-6 weeks at a time . Living in hotels & traveling between states.
• Ability to do heavy, manual work.
• Ability to walk long distances up and down slopes 1:1, 2:1 and 3:1 slopes.
• Ability to help maneuver, cut, fuse and fit pipe .
• Work in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions safely including on very odorous project sites.
• Clean up work areas, clean and fuel vehicles and equipment as necessary.
• Operate general site vehicles and equipment, such as pickup trucks, and smaller equipment.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle for extended periods of time.
• Available to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary.
• Ability to communicate with inspector during well completion process and peers using professional diction.
• Exceptional quality and accurate work regardless of the task assigned.
• Assist site supervisors with the materials and equipment needs and helping to collect supplies for projects.
• Be able to multi-task, plan ahead.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills.
• Can work independently without continuous supervision.
• Perform system construction activities in a safe and proper manner.
• Perform maintenance on system components to ensure or restore proper operation and compliance.
• Complete USEPA HAZWOPR, 40-hour, environmental health and safety classes, on-site training materials and annual 8-hour refresher classes.
Qualifications:
• 1+ year of experience in decentralized business in construction, outdoor labor, mining and farming industries.
• Ability to work around (not operate) heavy construction equipment (excavators, dozers, road trucks, etc), survey equipment, pipe fusion equipment & techniques, compacting and materials handling equipment.
• Experience on landfill or refuse collection a plus.
• High School Diploma and GED preferred.
• Successfully complete drug screen (required) and baseline physical exam as needed.
• A team player with the ability and willingness to pitch in as needed in areas outside core responsibilities and expertise .
• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a non-consistent basis.
• Working around heavy equipment and with pipe fusion equipment.
• Ability to communicate with colleagues, site supervisor and client's site manager including all safety personnel.
• Ability to frequently lift or carry containers, poly pipe, carry loose materials to truck; which may result in twisting, pulling, pushing and bending, depending on the material and collection vehicle type.
• Ability to climb, bend or stand for an extended period of time. Work on 1:1, 2:1, 3:1 slopes.
• Ability to carry out day-to-day activities on a landfill.
Due to the nature of the position being offered, this offer is contingent upon successful completion of the following:
• A background investigation if required. Please note that this investigation requires your consent and cooperation.
• To drive for company business, you must maintain a safe driving record as defined by Tetra Tech's Vehicle Safety program. This offer of employment is contingent upon successful evaluation of a motor vehicle (MVR) check if required.
• This offer is also contingent on valid proof of completed OSHA 10 Hour Construction certificate as defined by Tetra Tech .
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits: https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/ .
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Compensation:
Pay commensurate with experience.
A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science ® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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Additional Information
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