About this opportunity
Intertek Global lists this Environmental Consulting Internship opportunity in miami, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Environmental Technician Intern – Miami/South Florida
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking Environmental Technician Interns to join our Professional Service Industries (PSI) team inMiami/South Florida . This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in environmental and industrial hygiene consulting industry.
Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
What are we looking for?
The Environmental Technician Intern will assist with asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold surveys, abatement monitoring, and clearance sampling. They will also support Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Phase II subsurface investigations, and remedial site activities. Additional responsibilities may include supporting field data collection, ecological sampling and assessments, installation of environmental monitoring equipment, and GIS-based field mapping. This position will travel at least 75% of the time and may require off-shift or overtime work as well.
Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday / 40 hours per week, can vary depending on workload
What you’ll do:
Assist with Asbestos/Lead-Based Paint/Mold Surveys
Assist with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
Assist with Phase II/Subsurface Investigations
Assist with Remedial Action Site Activities
Assist with installation and maintenance of environmental monitoring equipment
Assist with the collection of GPS and GIS field data using Trimble units
Assist with documenting field activities and site conditions
Assist with equipment setup and calibration
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science / Biology / Other Science-Related Degrees
Good oral and written communication skills
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required
Travel: Up to 75% of the time
Physical requirementsAbility to lift, move, push, and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
Ability to climb occasionally
Preferred Qualifications:
HAZPWOPER 40-hour OSHA certification
AHERA Inspector certification
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email or call (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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Worksite address
miami, FL, 33222, US
Who can apply
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