Geotechnician vs environmental technician

Differences between geotechnician and environmental 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 technician example responsibilities.

• Lead a crew of twelve techs in various archaeological excavations.
• Manage designated areas to ensure proper cleanliness and safety.
• Manage daily RCRA inspections and mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment preventive/corrective maintenance procedures.
• Provide contractor oversight, including monitoring of technical performance of sub-contractors managing remedial cleanup projects involving hazardous waste.
• Assist with environmental projects such as groundwater monitoring, and spatial analysis using ArcGIS.
• Perform physical labor associate with cleanup activities, sample collection, waste removal and other remediation service.
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