Environmental Technician Jobs in Louisiana

Environmental Technician jobs in Louisiana are consistently in demand, with the state's petrochemical corridor, offshore energy sector, and coastal restoration initiatives generating steady openings at every level from field technician to senior environmental specialist. The strongest hiring activity is concentrated in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lake Charles, where employers such as ExxonMobil, Shell, and Shaw Environmental and Infrastructure maintain large environmental compliance teams. Air quality monitoring, hazardous waste management, and wetlands assessment are among the most sought-after specialties in Louisiana listings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles8
Top employerCHRISTUS Health
Top cityShreveport, LA
Cities hiring5
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED
Companies hiring8

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Environmental Technician
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Environmental Technician
Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Healthcare Administration
Maintenance & Repair
Patient Services & Wellbeing

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Environmental Technician (Union) - NSS - Part Time
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Environmental Technician (Union) - NSS - Part Time
Chugach Government Solutions
New Orleans, Louisiana
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Environmental Hazardous Waste Technician
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Environmental Hazardous Waste Technician
Q&A Diversified LLC
Fort Polk, Louisiana
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
High school diploma or GED

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Environmental Technician Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Shreveport
4 jobs
Mamou
1 job
Fort Polk
1 job
Baton Rouge
1 job
New Orleans
1 job

Environmental Technician Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

CHRISTUS Health1 open role
Q&A Diversified1 open role
Willis Knighton Health1 open role

What Louisiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in environmental technician jobs across Louisiana.

  • Active Louisiana Environmental Scientist or Geologist registration preferred or HAZWOPER 40-hour certification required
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, or a related field
  • Experience with EPA-regulated sampling, field monitoring, or site assessment protocols
  • Proficiency with data collection, environmental databases, and regulatory reporting software
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to field sites across Louisiana
  • Familiarity with Louisiana DEQ regulations and federal environmental compliance standards

Environmental Technician Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a environmental technician in Louisiana?

Most employers in Louisiana require at minimum an associate or bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, biology, or geology. Louisiana does not issue a state license specifically titled 'environmental technician,' but many positions prefer candidates registered through the Louisiana Professional Geoscientist or Environmental Scientist boards, or those holding HAZWOPER certification, which is widely required for work near petrochemical facilities and contaminated sites across the state.

Which companies hire environmental technicians in Louisiana?

Companies currently hiring environmental technicians in Louisiana include CHRISTUS Health, Q&A Diversified, and Willis Knighton Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Louisiana's concentration of refineries, chemical plants, and coastal restoration programs means environmental consulting firms and energy majors account for the largest share of ongoing openings in the state.

Which Louisiana cities have the most environmental technician jobs?

The cities with the most environmental technician openings in Louisiana are Shreveport, Mamou, and Fort Polk. Baton Rouge and Lake Charles drive volume through their dense petrochemical and refining industries, while New Orleans generates demand through port operations, coastal engineering projects, and the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority's ongoing restoration work, which pulls in technicians from surrounding parishes as well.

How can I get hired as a environmental technician in Louisiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for field technician or environmental technician aide roles at Louisiana environmental consulting firms, which regularly hire recent graduates for supervised field sampling work. Large employers such as refineries in the Baton Rouge area and coastal restoration contractors often accept candidates with an associate degree and HAZWOPER 40-hour certification in place of direct experience. Internships through Louisiana State University's environmental programs or Southern University also connect graduates to hiring managers at state agencies like the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.

Where can I find and apply to environmental technician jobs in Louisiana?

You can find and apply to environmental technician jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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