Technician - Decommissioning and Demolition

LocationFarmington Hills, MI

About This Job

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.


Who are we looking for?

GHD has an excellent opportunity for a Decommissioning and Demolition (D&D) Field Technician to join our growing D&D team, working on projects throughout the Great Lakes region and across North America. This is a great opportunity to work with our experienced D&D experts and to gain some new skills. All necessary training and equipment are provided!

The successful candidate for this role will collaborate as an integral team member on various projects, focusing on D&D for clients in multiple sectors. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and to work within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Oversee contractors during the decommissioning and demolition of manufacturing and commercial facilities, including asbestos abatement and PCB, mercury, and other hazardous materials remediation.

Conduct building materials sampling, including asbestos materials, painted surfaces, structural components, concrete, oils/lubricants, and more.
Provide environmental support services during decommissioning and demolition projects, such as air/dust monitoring, mercury monitoring, and health and safety oversight.
Compile, analyze, and visualize data.
Support the preparation of technical reports for submission to clients.
Develop and implement site-specific health and safety plans.

For success in this position, you will meet the key performance indicators:

Conduct work with a “safety first” attitude.
Ensure client and internal team satisfaction.
Meet deadlines for deliverables and client schedules.
Successfully coordinate with clients, contractors, and GHD project managers.
Maintain attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency within report text.
Foster positive interactions with other GHD groups and clients.
Demonstrate the ability to learn by example.
Achieve a utilization goal of over 80%.

What you will bring to the team:

Preferred associate’s degree in environmental science, or comparable degree program although not required.
0 ‐ 4 years of experience
Ability to perform physical demanding work with the ability to lift 50lbs.
A valid driver’s license and acceptable violation history
Good mechanical skills
Willingness to travel as necessary across North America – up to 60% overnight travel
Able and willing to travel overnight and perform field work, travel expenses covered
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

As a D&D Technician your skills may include the following:

Preferred experience with construction and demolition sites with an understanding of inherent safety concerns
Preferred experience in a manufacturing setting with an understanding of applicable regulatory and safety requirements
A general understanding of TSCA and RCRA Federal Regulations
Current OSHA 40 ‐ hour HAZWOPER is a plus
Current OSHA 30-hour Training for Construction and General Industry is a plus

Are you passionate about pursuing this position? If so, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link below.


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As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.


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