Field Services Team Lead
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Job overview
The Field Services Team Lead will oversee environmental sampling operations across NY, NJ, PA, and DE, leading a team of Field Technicians while actively performing field measurements, coordinating projects, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
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Compensation
$27.00 - $27.00 / Hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Job Description
Full-time
Compensation: USD 27 - USD 32 - hourly
Company Description
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. It operates a network of over 2,000 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job Description
Field Services Team Lead
Are you a safety-driven environmental professional who thrives in the field and enjoys leading a high-performing team? We are seeking an Environmental Field Services Team Leader to oversee environmental sampling operations across NY, NJ, PA, and DE, supporting projects at industrial facilities, landfills, remediation sites, ports, and onboard ocean-going vessels.
This is a player-coach role where you will lead a team of Environmental Field Technicians while remaining actively involved in field sampling, customer engagement, project coordination, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Perform environmental sampling and field measurements at a variety of sites, including landfills, Superfund/remediation sites, industrial facilities, and vessels in port
Coordinate the daily field activities, schedules, and resources of a team of Field Technicians
Interface directly with clients to ensure exceptional service and project execution
Maintain accurate field records, chain-of-custody documentation, and regulatory compliance
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture with zero compromise on safe work practices
Ideal Experience
Environmental sampling experience involving groundwater, monitoring wells, drinking water, wastewater, soil, air, emissions, and composite sampling
Working knowledge of NJDEP and other regional environmental sampling requirements and best practices
Experience leading field personnel and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organizational, communication, and customer-service skills
Commitment to quality, documentation, and sample integrity through strict adherence to GLP and SOPs
Qualifications
Associate's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of environmental field sampling experience
Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
Ability to safely lift up to 40 lbs and work in industrial, marine, and outdoor environments
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the regionWe're looking for someone who is conscientious, detail-oriented, obsessed with safety, passionate about environmental field work, and committed to developing a strong team while delivering exceptional service to our clients.
Compensation
The expected hourly range for this position is $27 - $32 hourly. This range represents the minimum and maximum base hourly rate we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.
Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
Happiness:
Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leaveIn compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
744000147237319-5842
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