Health And Safety jobs in United Kingdom

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GHD has an excellent opportunity for an Environmental Field Technician to join our team in Cincinnati, OH. This position offers great variety of projects within our contamination, assessment, and remediation (CAR) group! This role is a “hands on” field position which requires travel and overnight work.

We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

Provide information and clarification on existing procedures, processes, and precedents to ensure work is completed in a safe and compliant manner in alignment with GHD, OSHA, and client standards.

• Conduct inspection, maintenance, monitoring, and sampling of environmental groundwater wells.
• Perform field data collection and sampling of soil, surface water, and air in accordance with project plans and quality standards.
• Generate detailed field notes and enter collected data electronically into standardized databases.
• Coordinate with certified laboratories and ensure proper handling and shipping of collected samples.
• Analyze field readings, data, and operating parameters to support system optimization and reporting.

• Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries and operational issues related to site monitoring and remediation systems, following established procedures and precedents.

• Support others by implementing improvements to field methods, troubleshooting issues, and performing basic maintenance of environmental and remedial systems such as groundwater extraction, soil vapor extraction, and dual‑phase extraction systems.

• Assist senior staff with site assessments, environmental data collection, and the interpretation of hydrogeologic and environmental conditions through routine calculations and fieldwork.

• Follow all mandatory procedures and safety practices, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Apply GHD’s behavior‑based safety culture in all aspects of field and office work.
• Participate in emergency response (ER) events as needed and adhere to safe work practices in challenging environmental conditions (e.g., hot/cold weather, wet or rough terrain, and loud equipment).

• Prioritize own workflow to meet required standards of quality and timeliness; use performance management systems to improve personal performance.

• Work directly with clients, contractors, and project teams in the field to ensure consistent communication and successful project delivery.

• Ability to travel frequently and work extended or overnight hours as required by project demands.

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.

OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER (preferred).

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

0–3 years of relevant environmental field sampling, site investigation, or remediation experience, with demonstrated understanding of field data collection and environmental monitoring techniques.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges – with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD. At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.