RSK Raw part of the RSK Group have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Environmental Technician to join our team in Malvern, UK.
RSK RAW offers multi-disciplinary environmental protection and risk reduction services to a wide range of industries and clients across the UK, and are specialists in the provision of spill response, contamination investigation and remediation projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Rapid response to environmental incidents in a variety of urban and rural settings. Supervision, direction and support of colleagues and hands-on physical work undertaking incident mitigation works.
* Pro-active assessment of pollution risks to the environment and the application of a variety of techniques for containing and recovering oils or other contaminants of concern. Decision making to be recorded and communicated to relevant stakeholders in timely and accurate fashion.
* Hands-on planning, supervision and support of general groundworks / site activities along with recording clear and concise field notes and communicating frequently with the Project Manager, Project Team Leader, or senior colleagues.
* Support the undertaking of additional fieldwork activities including environmental monitoring, sample collection and logging (soil, water, and air samples), and supervision of subcontractors.
* Installation and maintenance of soil and groundwater remediation systems.
* Lead operative during tank inspection and leakproof testing works.
* Other site responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
o Waste management and Duty of Care record keeping
o Inspection and maintenance of oil storage areas; electrical transformer bunds; oil water separators & interceptors and associated infrastructure
o Decontamination / deep cleaning works
o Drainage / utilities inspection.
* Routine maintenance and / or calibration of equipment and vehicles.
* Stock management and record keeping.
* Preparation of written reports, purchase orders, proposals, and general correspondence.
* Adherence to RSK Raw management systems, including site specific and point of work health & safety risk assessments and method statements.
* Maintaining accurate site notes, and excellent time management, organisational and communication skills at all times.
* Maintaining positive relationships with clients and interested parties, including ensuring a high standard of work and presentation.
* In addition to your normal duties, you may occasionally be required to undertake additional work necessary to meet the needs of the business.
Additional information:
* We operate a 24/7 response service for our clients, as such you may be required to work out of normal operating hours, for which you are compensated.
* Although regionally focussed, there will be a need for travel to cover the needs of the business throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.
* The occasional need to stay away from home when required.
* Incident response and tank testing training is provided, and other training and development opportunities will be available.
* Opportunities available for collaborative working with other Response and Remediation businesses with the RSK Group.
Qualifications/Experience:
* At least 3 years’ relevant experience (experience in the spill response / pollution control industry desirable but other, relevant, experience will be considered)
* A full, clean driving licence (essential)
* Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel (essential)
* Utilities / Civils / Construction site experience (desirable)
* Excavator / dumper experience / certification (desirable)
* Basic project management experience (desirable)
* BSc in relevant environmental field (desirable)
* CSCS (desirable)
* First aid (desirable)
Salary and Benefits:
* Salary Up to £35,000 depending on experience
* Contributory pension scheme
* A flexible benefits programme, including the option to buy additional holidays and private healthcare
* Regular training and career development
The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer
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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.