Geotechnician vs environmental field technician

Differences between geotechnician and environmental field technician duties and responsibilities

Geotechnician example responsibilities.

• Manage daily RCRA inspections and mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment preventive/corrective maintenance procedures.
• Locate wells using well permit information, maps, and GPS coordinates in the field.
• Serve geologists and geochemists by researching data in industry repositories to load to Petra and ArcGIS 9.3/10.
• Assist HAZWOPER technicians with logistical support for operations on project operations including research of facilities and vendors need for project completion.
• Develop innovative PowerPoint presentations on current environmental issues in Arizona for reporting purposes.

Environmental field technician example responsibilities.

• Provide contractor oversight, including monitoring of technical performance of sub-contractors managing remedial cleanup projects involving hazardous waste.
• Complete field forms, draw sketch maps, profiles and plan view field drawings.
• Identify and correct safety shortfalls in confine space entry, explosive atmosphere, and fall protection to ensure OSHA compliance.
• Create sketch maps of artifact distribution, and site features.
• Read topographic maps in addition to using hand hold and tablet base GPS units.
• Insulate and push copper thru a chase along with ac wire and drain line.
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