Stack Emissions Testing- Project Manager

Alliance Technical Group is a strategic and trusted partner providing premier solutions that support the full spectrum of our customers' environmental needs, ultimately helping to protect the environment. We are hiring experienced Stack Emissions Testing professionals immediately to meet rapid growth across the country. We offer a robust compensation package which includes competitive salary based on experience level, full benefits, quarterly profit-sharing bonuses, referral bonuses, and a generous sign-on bonus if applicable.

Summary/Objective

A Project Manager I is an exempt position. A PM1 can manage basic field test programs and is expected to perform all Project Scientist requirements. Additionally, a PM1 serves as the company's in-field representative to interface with clients and regulatory personnel.

Essential Functions

• This position reports directly to the OM and performs the duties they are assigned.
• Conduct on-site field testing - Proven competencies with wet chemistry and/or instrumental sampling methodologies through standardized written and practical exams.
• Follow current standards, codes, and procedures regarding safe and effective use of equipment, maintenance programs and other policies as required.
• Ensure the company is represented in a professional manner while at customer sites and in the office.
• Train Project Scientists 1, 2 and 3 on field procedures, test methods, calibrations, etc., following company guidance.
• Successfully adheres to the Health and Safety Program Manual and ensures that team members under supervision also comply.
• Safety and DOT Compliance: Successfully adheres to Health and Safety Program Manual.
• Follows all DOT requirements as trained to do so.
• Properly uses the Electronic Logging Device (ELD).
• Responsible and held accountable in ensuring that all team members comply with safety and DOT requirements in the field and office.
• Maintains good driving records with Alliance vehicles with all ELD records current.
• Leads toolbox, job safety analysis, emergency action plan, and other safety meetings.
• Has the ability to pick and use the proper PPE for the task at hand and ensure that team members are using it.
• Interact with customers to understand specific safety issues at their jobsite.

Office Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and organized facility.
• Supervise equipment packing for projects and ensure calibrations are current.
• Train junior staff as needed.
• Supervise/delegate tasks to keep personnel productive and follow up on task completion.

Field Responsibilities

• Preparation of the test team for the scope of work prior to mobilization. This includes:
• Contact the Operations Manager or Client Account Manager (CAM) for a pre-job briefing.
• Review of chain(s) of custody, templates, and sample label.
• Contact client prior to mobilization to confirm testing events and schedule.
• Serves as the company's in-field representative to interface with clients and regulatory personnel.
• Completion of the Daily Activities Summary (DAS) daily.
• Supervise sample collection, chain of custody, and sample shipment.
• Update ATLAS with project information, including data submittal dates.
• Demonstrates effective and consistent leadership of field teams.
• Reviews all project preliminary data for accuracy and completeness, prior to submittal.
• Familiarity with CEMs sampling system and diagnosing field issues.
• Communicates and interacts with clients, regulators, and field team.
• Collects and uploads required plant process data for a project.
• Trains PS1s, PS2s, and PS3s their proper field duties.
• Ensure quality data collection.
• Review and upload data to the secure AST server each test day.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• AS or BS degree preferred (Science and Engineering related fields ideal).
• Minimum 18 months emissions testing experience.
• Wet chemistry or instrumental method knowledge and equipment operation competencies.
• Source Evaluation Society QI (or QSTI) in either Group 1 or 3.
• The ability to read, understand, and follow test protocols.
• Computer skills - Intermediate skill level of Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Safety First Attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Good verbal communication skills (Internally and with Clients and Regulators).
• Professional appearance and behavior at all times.
• Maintain positive attitude with ability to work well in groups.
• Desire to achieve goals and grow into higher positions of leadership.
• Must be able to travel (up to 80%) and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Flexibility: Must be available to work for 40 hours as well as some nights and weekends.
• Leading through Vision and Values - keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and actions. Models value both good and bad times.
• Customer Focus - skilled at establishing and maintaining effective customer relationships, gains customers' trust and respect.
• Impact/Leadership disposition - creates a good first impression, commands attention and respect, and displays confidence.
• Communication skills - can communicate clearly and professionally.
• Influencing - takes care to understand an individual's motivation and concern; adjusts style accordingly to persuade others to a certain perspective.
• Problem Solving - objectively assesses issues, identifies the root cause, and determines alternative solutions.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in the field outdoors in industrial environments.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to meet certain physical demands such as:
• Consistent standing or walking.
• Consistent bending, crouching, or stooping.
• Frequent lifting of objects weighing up to fifty pounds.
• Climbing ladders and/or stairs.
• Use of tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
• Ability to distinguish between shades of color.
• Ability to operate an Aerial Lift from the platform or deck.
• Ability and Willingness to work at elevated heights on stack platforms up to three hundred feet.
• Travel Varies: Approximately 80%.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional job-related duties may be assigned. Alliance reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.

EEO Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.