Environmental Technician - Wastewater Operator. Midland LilyLifestyle

Job Overview

APTIM currently has an opening for Environmental Technician for our Midland, TX location. This is primarily a field based position supporting our group's environmental assessment and remediation projects.

• Operate the groundwater treatment system.
• Perform scheduled shutdown periods.
• Conduct all routine maintenance.
• Procure treatment chemicals, materials and equipment as needed.
• General troubleshooting duties to identify and correct equipment malfunctions.
• Shut down all pumps and process equipment in fail‑safe mode if there is a power failure.
• Conduct influent/effluent sampling.
• Perform other tasks related to operation and maintenance of the groundwater treatment plant as assigned.
• Collect environmental samples in the field.
• Collect field data including extraction rates, run time, chemical dosage rate, and the amount of waste generated.
• Calibrate and use technical instruments.
• Work may periodically involve installation, and operation and maintenance of remediation equipment (pumps, process equipment, piping install etc.) and supervising other field tasks such as plugging and abandoning monitoring wells.
• Work will consist of straightforward tasks using established procedures, with the potential for solving routine problems as encountered.
• Work may often involve use of complex instrumentation or equipment and may include installation, calibration and/or maintenance of equipment or instrumentation associated with a particular job site on an as‑needed basis.
• The Technician will be expected to apply basic technical skills and knowledge to complete the assigned work and will be expected to manage his/her own time to meet deadlines set by others.
• Maintain a record of equipment servicing and maintenance, and provide updates to the project manager regarding system performance and status.
• Develop and maintain records either manually or by computer methods.
• Coordinate waste collection, profiling and disposal at the site.

• Experience as a wastewater treatment plant operator with a minimum from the State of Texas or Four (4) years of verifiable experience in groundwater treatment plant operation. A Class C license from the State of Texas may substitute for two years of verifiable experience in groundwater treatment plant operation.
• Must be based in the Midland/Odessa area or able to relocate there.
• Local travel may be required. Must be able to work independently on hazardous waste sites and meet the 40‑hour OSHA physical requirements (includes wearing PPE and a full‑face respirator).
• Must be able to work in the field in all types of field conditions/weather.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• High school diploma, technical school and/or some college.
• Must possess valid Texas driver's license with a clean record.
• Lifting and physical work will be required.
• Some overtime and weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines.

Pay Range: $29.81 - 31.25 per hour.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance:
  Through the marketplace, employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) – APTIM offers three 401(k) plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on your business unit.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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