Environmental Technician - Wastewater Operator

** 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.

** Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:*
* + 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 the fail-safe mode if there is a power failure.

+ Conduct influent/effluent sampling.

+ Performs 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 provides 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

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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* + 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.

** About APTIM*
* APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

+ Work that is worthy of your time and talent

+ Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home

+ Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities

+ A voice in making our company better

+ Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $29.81 - 31.25 Per Hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees…