Job Description:

Summary:

Barr’s stack testing group is looking for motivated individuals to join its team in tackling challenging projects across the air quality field. This group provides innovative solutions and meets the air quality testing needs of Barr’s mining, fuels, power, and manufacturing clients.

The person in this role will sample, analyze, monitor, and report emissions of various air sources to support our client’s regulatory permitting and compliance needs.

A typical project may involve:

Pre-job planning and equipment preparation at the Barr office

Traveling to complete tasks at client facilities

Conducting air-emissions sampling and data collection at industrial facilities

Completing laboratory analysis of samples and data processing

Assisting with report preparation for submittal to clients and regulatory authorities

Maintaining and calibrating equipment at the Barr office

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who:

Gravitates towards hands on work

Prefers working outdoors including in various weather conditions

Is self-motivated and willing to serve clients with a team-oriented approach

Has an interest in working at and learning about a variety of industrial sites and facilities

Is eager to travel to new places across the U.S.

Has a safety and team-oriented mindset

Minimum Requirements:

Associates degree in a science- or engineering-related field

Mechanical aptitude

Experience with Microsoft Office and Excel

Initiative to identify and independently carry out tasks needing completion while maintaining a collaborative team environment

Commitment to fulfill client needs and responsibilities despite obstacles

Well-organized with a conscientiousness for accuracy, appropriateness, and timeliness of results

A flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedule as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs

Positive attitude and approach to problem solving

Strong communication and personal interaction skills

Availability and willingness to regularly travel up to 50 percent of the time with the potential for greater levels of periodic travel to meet client needs

Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 70 pounds

Ability to work at heights (approximately 100 feet for regular work)

Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future

Additional helpful experience (not required):

Working knowledge of air-emission test methods

Experience with air-emission sampling equipment and conducting air-emission stack tests

Experience evaluating environmental data and preparing reports

Experience working on industrial sites

Experience with trucks, trailers, and aerial lifts

Laboratory/chemistry experience or education

A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr's Edina or Hibbing, Minnesota, offices.

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $24—$28 per hour. This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. Barr has a “no retained earnings” model and distributes all its profit to our employees through our bonus plan and ESOP.

Benefits:

People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off (accrues on all hours worked), and overtime for hourly/non-exempt staff. Barr’s benefits package offerings include:

Professional development funding401(k) retirement savings planEmployee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, provided through profit distributionCash bonusMedical and dental insuranceLife insuranceDisability and accidental death insuranceFlexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expensesPaid holidaysPaid time off

NOTE: Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of industrial and construction sites and to enter and work in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Job assignments may involve work on waste disposal sites and sites requiring cleanup of hazardous materials. An OSHA-mandated physical exam may be required; safety training will be provided.

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Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.