Stack Tester Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

Lead a small field team, assist and follow the direction of project managers, engineers and scientists to complete projects. Work assignments will include field monitoring, sample collection, information gathering, data management, report drafting, and computer related activities such as spreadsheets and word processing. Dependent upon experience and skills, this role may include project management tasks like proposal preparation, client interfacing, and invoicing.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Perform air emissions stack testing in accordance with established methodologies and protocols.
• Work closely with clients during in-field testing and throughout the reporting process.
• Lead stack testing crews and provide on-site oversight.
• Assist project managers with data collection activities, information analysis and preparation of reports, protocols and proposals on air emissions stack testing projects.
• Conduct sampling of air emissions in accordance with established/specified protocols.
• Document and maintain project files and job status.
• Assist in preparation of training manuals and QA procedures.
• Assist in company marketing functions.
• Assist in training and oversight of less experienced technicians.
• Prepare site safety plans and drawings as needed.
• Assist in organizing and analyzing environmental data using computer spreadsheet, database programs, and manual methods

• Maintain records on equipment (appraisals, calibrations, etc.) and order supplies as needed.

Other Areas of Accountability

• Conduct field, laboratory and office activities in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, along with AET’s QA and Health and Safety Policies, to promote the safety and protection of employees, clients and the public.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Maintain compliance with DOT driver regulations. Maintain appropriate medical physicals as required for position.
• Capacity for overnight and local travel for multi-weekday projects 70-80% of the time or more.
• Flexibility is a must as this position may require weekend travel and work for a few projects during the year.
• Properly use and maintain company instruments and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and with assistance, troubleshoot and repair analytical instrumentation and sampling equipment.
• Maintain the quality of service and work product AET expects.
• Complete assigned projects within allotted time.
• Coordinate with other AET staff with the ultimate goal of increasing efficiency, productivity and communication.
• Perform other tasks as necessary to meet departmental or company goals.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Completion of a 2-year vocational or college program in a field related to science, engineering or environmental issues and at least 5 years of experience; OR
• Completion of a 4-year technical degree in science, engineering, or environmental related field and at least 3 years of experience.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of environmental air emissions testing protocols.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to identify and adapt procedures to fit field conditions.
• Communication skills sufficient to convey complex technical information in a clear manner to diverse audiences.
• Ability to interact successfully with a wide variety of people, work effectively within project teams, resolve issues and problems in a constructive manner, and work independently in the field.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload based on client and department schedules.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain electronic instruments and mechanical equipment.
• Proficiency at personal computer software, especially Microsoft Office.
• Ability work as part of a multiple disciplinary team to complete a project.
• Ability to work at environmental remediation, industrial and construction sites.
• Physical ability to wear a respirator, successfully complete OSHA required 40 hour training and routinely move up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to perform field work including, but not limited to, collecting samples, operating field instruments, following procedures, planning, organizing and arranging logistics for the job, and documenting field activities and data collected.

Pay Transparency

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $32.00 – $37.00 per hour based on skill set and experience. AET offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), long term savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Work Environment  

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This position also may require field work in outdoor conditions on construction sites with uneven ground and adverse weather conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.   

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-100 pounds. The employee will occasionally push or pull equipment weighing up to 200 pounds. The employee is required to frequently work outside.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

Other Duties  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: AET does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by AET’s Chief People Officer (CPO), AET reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.