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Environmental Field Technician roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship, and strong candidates with relevant degrees may qualify under EB-2. Employers sponsor permanent residency through PERM labor certification, filing an I-140 after DOL approval. Field-intensive work and licensing requirements can strengthen your sponsorship case significantly.
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An Environmental Field Technician conducts environmental quality testing and inspection at designated customer sites and adheres to project scopes of work. Collects all pertinent data and ensures data collection and interpretation are accurate. Uses obtained licenses, accreditations, or certifications in their job function. During site inspections, identifies additional scope needs and notifies operations management or sales of additional client needs. Maintains the integrity of the UL Solutions brand and assists in the promotion of new and existing UL Solutions services.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts environmental testing and inspection at customer sites and submits data in a timely manner using electronic monitors and other UL Solutions-supplied equipment or supplies.
- Coordinates site arrival times with customer to reinforce good communication.
- Ensures that UL Solutions-provided equipment is in good working order and within calibration prior to each assigned inspection. Is accountable for calibration of all assigned equipment. Notifies manager when equipment is not compliant.
- Follows designated scope of work for each project and ensures that all tasks are completed on site and in a timely manner. Identifies additional opportunities or customer needs.
- Responds to questions in a timely fashion regarding site inspections from manager and report team as needed.
- Properly documents field samples by accurately completing applicable chains of custody and submitting samples to the appropriate laboratory in a timely manner.
- Assists Senior Field Technicians and people leaders with training new employees.
- Integrates continuous improvement concepts and skills into all aspects of the job.
- Complies with all UL Solutions safety training in the field.
- Reads and follows the UL Solutions Code of Conduct and physical and digital security practices.
- Performs other duties as directed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2-Year Degree: College degree in building sciences, engineering, science, environmental or EH&S field preferred or Technology Degree in HVAC or other related fields.
- At least two years’ experience in the environmental industry and preferably at least one industry certification.
- Indoor Air Quality Testing or Field Inspection experience a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, and client-interfacing skills.
- Strong computer skills. Comfortable using technology to collect data.
- Experience in providing similar field testing services is required.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally up to 40% as needed, this is a field based role, remotely based.
- Lift at least 40 pounds.
- Ability to walk facility grounds during inspections.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, work at heights and reach/work above head.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. If applicable to location, must satisfy successful completion of client mandated background checks.
- Fluency in English is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ideal candidate to be located in the NJ/NY area.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $92,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
Learn More:
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
When you combine the gravitas of a 130-year-old safety science leader with a culture of innovation that pushes the boundaries in new services and technology, you get UL Solutions. As a global team of business and engineering experts, we develop software for a huge range of industries, including medical, sustainability, renewable energy and healthy buildings. Together, we’re dedicated to making a real-world difference, to using our knowledge for good and to pioneering positive change. Join our team and use your expertise to transform global safety, security and sustainability.
INTRODUCTION
An Environmental Field Technician conducts environmental quality testing and inspection at designated customer sites and adheres to project scopes of work. Collects all pertinent data and ensures data collection and interpretation are accurate. Uses obtained licenses, accreditations, or certifications in their job function. During site inspections, identifies additional scope needs and notifies operations management or sales of additional client needs. Maintains the integrity of the UL Solutions brand and assists in the promotion of new and existing UL Solutions services.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts environmental testing and inspection at customer sites and submits data in a timely manner using electronic monitors and other UL Solutions-supplied equipment or supplies.
- Coordinates site arrival times with customer to reinforce good communication.
- Ensures that UL Solutions-provided equipment is in good working order and within calibration prior to each assigned inspection. Is accountable for calibration of all assigned equipment. Notifies manager when equipment is not compliant.
- Follows designated scope of work for each project and ensures that all tasks are completed on site and in a timely manner. Identifies additional opportunities or customer needs.
- Responds to questions in a timely fashion regarding site inspections from manager and report team as needed.
- Properly documents field samples by accurately completing applicable chains of custody and submitting samples to the appropriate laboratory in a timely manner.
- Assists Senior Field Technicians and people leaders with training new employees.
- Integrates continuous improvement concepts and skills into all aspects of the job.
- Complies with all UL Solutions safety training in the field.
- Reads and follows the UL Solutions Code of Conduct and physical and digital security practices.
- Performs other duties as directed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2-Year Degree: College degree in building sciences, engineering, science, environmental or EH&S field preferred or Technology Degree in HVAC or other related fields.
- At least two years’ experience in the environmental industry and preferably at least one industry certification.
- Indoor Air Quality Testing or Field Inspection experience a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, and client-interfacing skills.
- Strong computer skills. Comfortable using technology to collect data.
- Experience in providing similar field testing services is required.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally up to 40% as needed, this is a field based role, remotely based.
- Lift at least 40 pounds.
- Ability to walk facility grounds during inspections.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, work at heights and reach/work above head.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. If applicable to location, must satisfy successful completion of client mandated background checks.
- Fluency in English is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ideal candidate to be located in the NJ/NY area.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $92,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
Learn More:
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
When you combine the gravitas of a 130-year-old safety science leader with a culture of innovation that pushes the boundaries in new services and technology, you get UL Solutions. As a global team of business and engineering experts, we develop software for a huge range of industries, including medical, sustainability, renewable energy and healthy buildings. Together, we’re dedicated to making a real-world difference, to using our knowledge for good and to pioneering positive change. Join our team and use your expertise to transform global safety, security and sustainability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Environmental Field Technician
Match your credentials to SOC codes
PERM filings use Standard Occupational Classification codes to define the role. Confirm your education and experience align with the Environmental Science and Protection Technicians SOC before applying, so your PERM audit trail is clean from the start.
Target employers with active PERM history
Environmental consulting firms, civil engineering contractors, and remediation companies file PERM most frequently for field technician roles. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify which employers have certified similar positions in your target region before sending applications.
Document field certifications before sponsorship begins
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, soil sampling credentials, or state-issued environmental technician licenses strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your PERM filing. Gather official certificates and transcripts now, since USCIS may request them during I-140 adjudication.
Understand prevailing wage before your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and county. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level I through Level IV wages for your location before negotiating your offer, so there are no surprises at the PWD stage.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Identify Environmental Field Technician roles at companies with verified green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate, which filters openings by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship activity so you spend less time on employers who won't file.
Plan for PERM recruitment documentation requirements
Your employer must run a mandatory DOL recruitment campaign before filing PERM, including newspaper ads and internal postings. Ask hiring managers early whether their HR team has run PERM recruitment before, since inexperienced employers frequently cause avoidable delays.
Green Card Environmental Field Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Environmental Field Technician work qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Environmental Field Technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. If the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, geology, or a related field, it may qualify under EB-2 instead. Your employer's attorney will classify the role based on actual job duties and minimum requirements stated in the PERM job description.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
Unlike H-1B visa, employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status with renewal deadlines. There is no annual lottery for EB-3, and most countries outside India and China face minimal priority date backlogs at that preference level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together typically take one to three years, compared to H-1B status in a few months.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this job?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. For field technician roles, the employer must advertise through specific channels, document all applicants considered, and then submit the ETA Form 9089 to DOL. If certified, the employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. DOL audits are common for field science roles, so thorough documentation matters.
How can I find Environmental Field Technician jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly, which makes filtering difficult on general platforms. Migrate Mate lets you search Environmental Field Technician openings specifically filtered by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor permanent residency for this type of role.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm on a different work visa status?
Yes. PERM labor certification is independent of your current nonimmigrant status. Employers can begin the PERM process while you hold H-1B, O-1 visa, TN visa, or other work authorization. Starting early matters because your priority date is established when USCIS receives the I-140, and earlier dates mean earlier access to a green card interview or adjustment of status filing.