BROAD JOB FUNCTIONS - REMEDIATION
- Collect soil, water, and air samples.
- Label, preserve, and store samples.
- Package samples and prepare shipping papers.
- Follow chain-of-custody procedures.
- Set up monitoring equipment at site.
- Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment.
- Conduct air monitoring and sampling.
- Analyze samples of air, water, and soil for contaminants, using field
equipment.
- Record results of tests performed.
- Operate mobile data collection station.
- Record site conditions.
- Gather site information through surveying, etc., to determine measurements
for site design.
- Record data, describe sampling protocol, and summarize field notes.
- Interact with contractors, regulatory authorities, site owners, and the
public.
- Coordinate sampling materials and equipment.
- Oversee/assist in the setup, utilization, and dismantling of field
decontamination site.
- Assist in developing simulation models to predict flow of contaminants
through aquifer.
- Assist in development of decontamination plan.
- Assist in preparation of site safety and health plan.
- Assist in sampling plan construction.
- Assist in worker exposure monitoring.
- Conduct respiratory fit testing.
- Assist in medical surveillance program.
- Prepare summaries or charts for review.
- Prepare reports for regulatory agencies.
- Utilize computers and software.
- Assist in containerizing materials.
- Perform spill clean-up procedures.
- Package hazardous materials for shipment.
- Properly mark and label materials and wastes.
- Select and place placards on motor vehicles.
- Identify hazardous materials by packaging, labeling, placarding, etc.
- Recognize chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials.
- Recognize incompatible materials.
- Segregate hazardous materials for shipment.
- Respond to hazardous materials incidents and emergencies.
- Complete a hazardous materials incident report.
- Activate, utilize, and deactivate the incident command system.
- Perform incident assessment, containment, and control procedures.
- Evacuate affected areas.
- Collect meteorological data.
- Utilize the "buddy system."
- Communicate findings to off-site personnel.
- Abate asbestos-containing materials (floor tile, insulation, siding, etc.)
- Package asbestos-containing materials for transport.
- Collect samples of suspect asbestos-containing materials.
- Follow and apply environmental regulations governing asbestos.
- Maintain knowledge of radiation safety.
- Test for lead content, using portable instruments.
- Collect paint samples from indoor and outdoor surfaces.
- Abate lead-based paint from indoor and outdoor surfaces.
- Follow and apply environmental regulations governing lead.
- Dispose of contaminated materials.
- Purge tank of hazardous vapors.
- Remove underground storage tanks using heavy equipment.
- Utilize tools to gain access to inside of tank.
- Clean inside of tank.
- Transport and dispose of tank.
- Conduct leak detection procedures (e.g., tank tightness tests).
- Install leak detection equipment on existing tanks.
- Install and maintain remediation equipment.
- Collect and assess remediation data.
- Sample indoor air for radon.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Follow established quality control procedures.
- Select and use proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain certifications (e.g., HAZWOPER, lead and asbestos
worker/supervisor/contractor/inspector, etc.)