Air Monitoring Technician

Are you looking for a career in the environmental industry?

• Entry level, permanent position with growing business
• Physical role, will suit someone who enjoys travel and working outside
• Great team, Unanderra​ location (but will also consider Sydney placements)

Ektimo is Australia’s leader in environmental monitoring and provider of emission monitoring systems.  Offering a diverse range of services and represented in VIC, WA, NSW and QLD, our strong focus is quality of services and client appreciation.  We demand quality and want each other to succeed.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, we are looking for a practical and motivated candidate to join our field team in Unanderra and fill the role of Air Monitoring Technician.  This role will suit a candidate who enjoys physical work as the position involves lifting heavy equipment and a considerable amount of travel to perform testing (travel allowance provided).

The successful candidate will be trained in our safety, quality, sampling methodology and operational procedures and will be primarily responsible for:

• measuring and performing air quality tests
• associated preparation, cleaning, maintenance & calibration of equipment
• analysing air quality data
• troubleshooting testing issues
• summarising data into relevant reporting formats
• preparing JSA’s
• Supporting Air Monitoring Consultants/Project Managers

• This is an entry level position so all work experience will be considered, particularly experience which involves physical labour.
• A degree in a related discipline is beneficial, however not mandatory.

• A team player, with attention to detail and good communication skills
• Self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and data management
• Of a scientific mind with strong critical-thinking and analytical skills

In addition, the successful candidate must:

• Have a willingness to travel (estimated at an average of 8 nights away per month)
• Have a valid drivers licence (probationary licence is acceptable)
• Be comfortable with working at heights
• Have a general level of fitness and the ability to lift loads of 25kg.

It is also essential that candidates are willing to learn environmental testing and keep abreast of new trends and regulations in the industry.

At Ektimo, we live by our values of Responsibility, Integrity, Care, Excellence and Enjoyment.  We are an organisation that is focused on ensuring a positive work environment for all and realise that our success is a team effort.

This is a permanent position with an immediate start available and will suit a passionate and talented individual who is looking for a challenging and diverse role.  

We also encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

If you feel you meet the criteria and can add value to our team, please submit a cover letter and resume. Cover letters should address the criteria referred to above.

• You must have Australian working rights to be considered.
• Unsolicited approaches by recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
• If you have any queries please email **@ektimo.com.au.