Field Services Team Lead

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 region

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

• 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 leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

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.