Environmental Technician

Environmental Technician - North Dublin

We are seeking an Environmental Technician to join our client's growing environmental remediation team in the greater Dublin area. The successful candidate will manage a range of domestic and marine oil spill projects from initial site investigation through remediation and final reporting. The role involves a combination of environmental consultancy, project management, fieldwork, client liaison, and technical reporting.

The successful candidate will be expected to manage (under supervision, from a very experienced team) multiple live projects simultaneously while maintaining high technical and customer service standards.

Typical Project Scope

• Domestic heating oil spills
• Commercial hydrocarbon contamination incidents
• Marine spill response
• Site investigation and remediation oversight
• Environmental sampling and monitoring
• Environmental risk assessment and reporting

Working Arrangements

• Combination of site-based work and office attendance as required
• Company vehicle or mileage allowance
• Laptop/mobile phone provided

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with a highly experienced existing team, management of domestic oil spill remediation projects from notification to closure
• Coordination and oversight of remediation contractors and subcontractors
• Site investigations including soil, groundwater, surface water, and air/vapour sampling
• Environmental monitoring and assessment
• Technical report writing and data interpretation
• Preparation of engineering/site drawings and figures for reports
• Liaison with clients, homeowners, insurers, contractors, regulators, and members of the public
• Assessment of laboratory analytical results and environmental risk
• Management of project schedules, budgets, and purchase orders
• Updating and maintaining internal project databases and records
• Travel to sites nationwide, including occasional long-distance travel and overnight stays
• Participation in emergency spill response activities, including occasional marine spill incidents

Candidate Requirements

• Essential: Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Earth Sciences, or related discipline
• Full clean driving licence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience in technical report writing
• Competent in Microsoft Office and database systems
• Willingness to travel extensively as required

Desirable (preferable but not essential)

• Experience in contaminated land assessment or remediation
• Experience with soil, water, and ground gas/air sampling
• Knowledge of hydrocarbon contamination and remediation techniques
• Familiarity with environmental guidelines and risk assessment
• Experience preparing engineering or technical drawings
• Project management experience
• Experience dealing with members of the public and clients in sensitive situations
• Professional and confident communicator
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Practical and adaptable approach to fieldwork and project delivery
• Comfortable working in both office and site environments