Field Technician

At Golder Associates, we strive to be the most respected global group specializing in ground engineering and environmental services. Employee-owned since our formation in 1960, we have created a unique culture with pride in ownership, resulting in long-term organizational stability. Our professionals take the time to build an understanding of our clients’ needs and of the specific environments in which they operate.

Golder is currently seeking an experienced Field Technician for our Irvine, CA office. Individual will conduct construction monitoring and testing activities for earthworks projects and construction of earthen and geosynthetic containment systems for a variety of solid waste facilities and other projects. Individual will also support field work on geotechnical projects, environmental monitoring or environmental remediation projects, as necessary. The position is based out of southern California and primarily will require work on a variety of projects in the southern California region, as well as potential support of projects in northern California and western states, as needed. This job is hourly based and subject to overtime.

• Working with and overseeing subcontractors performing on-site activities including construction management
• Nuclear gauge operation
• Testing and sampling of soils using Sand Cone method
• Geosynthetics monitoring and testing
• Reporting daily and weekly activities associated with the project, as required
• Working closely with Project Management, communication of results, issues or concerns
• Interacting with client site managers
• Frequent schedule management and coordination with PMs and other technicians to ensure all required/necessary activities are completed

• A high school degree. A Bachelor of Science degree is a plus
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant field experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with GPS, Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• The ability to perform all duties within established deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Proven ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external contacts; flexibility and the ability to work in a team environment and the ability to maintain confidential information required
• Experience with compaction testing and a basic understanding of soils laboratory testing
• Experience with geotechnical logging and sampling is a plus
• Experience performing water and soil sampling in accordance with established regulatory protocols is a plus
• OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper training and certificate a plus, but not required for employment
• MSHA Part 48 training and certification is a plus
• Candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must be available for travel, as needed. Local travel to projects within the southern California metropolitan area for project support anticipated 75% of the time; Travel to project sites away from home office (requiring overnight stays away from home) may be needed anticipated up to 25% of the time.
• A valid US driver’s license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, including a drug screening and criminal background check