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Tech2 Solutions (T2S) is a critical subcontractor on the N3B Los Alamos LLC team and will be providing program management and technical services in support of the ground & surface water monitoring program at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Los Alamos National Laboratory.
T2S is a full-service engineering and environmental consulting company with a worldwide reach in the areas of environmental monitoring and remediation, national security, systems engineering, data management and analytics for both federal and commercial customers.
T2S is currently seeking an Environmental Professional Intern (Surface Water and Groundwater Monitoring Team) to support the Projects under the N3B Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract (LLCC). The candidate will be responsible for assisting with the completion of field work, including collection of storm and surface water samples, completion of sample paperwork, maintenance of sampling equipment and storm water controls, maintenance of surface water gaging stations, site inspections and construction verifications and/or documentation of work completed, and data entry. Responsibilities could include groundwater sampling, baseflows and screening sampling.
The candidate will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner; will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety and security an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to pause or stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.
Responsibilities:
· Assist in the collection of storm & surface water samples, and maintenance of sample collection equipment and storm water controls.
· Assist in processing water samples to prepare for shipping and analysis.
· Assist in the operation and maintenance of stream gaging stations including routine inspections, troubleshooting equipment, and flow measurements as applicable.
· Assist in the completion of field work, including site inspections and construction verifications and/or documenting work completed.
· Maintain quality control throughout the sample collection process.
· Support the project with requesting site access, data entry, and report preparation, as needed.
· Comply with all health & safety policies and practices.
· Other duties in support of the Water Program as assigned.
Requirements:
· Skill and ability to perform basic tasks and to analyze and develop innovative solutions to problems.
· Ability to work with broad objectives, with latitude to determine the best way to accomplish tasks.
· Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job.
· Ability to work in a team-oriented project environment.
· A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements (Light Work)
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
· The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Moderate Work Category:
· Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.
· The employee exerts up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Will also be carrying up to 30 pounds while hiking.
· The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; hike; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
· The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
General:
· This position will be required to work in the outdoors, and at times may include walking and hiking several miles while carrying equipment weighing approximately 30 lbs.
· This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
· In this position the qualified candidate may also support one of more of the following projects within the N3B Water Program: Stormwater/IP Inspection, Surface Water Monitoring, Drilling, Storm Water Corrective Actions, and/or Groundwater Monitoring or Remediation.
· Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
· Individual must pass a pre-employment drug screen and accept all company policies.
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