Groundwater Treatment System Operator; PROPOSAL

Position: Groundwater Treatment System Operator (PROPOSAL)
Location: Sidney

Job Title: Groundwater Treatment System Operator
Pay rate: $20.00 -$40.00 USD Hourly
Location: Sidney, NY, 13838
Job Duration: Temp-to-Hire (after 520 hrs. worked min.)
Work Type: Onsite role
Work hours: 7am-4pm
Workdays: Mon-Fri


Job Description:

• Our client is seeking a Groundwater Treatment System Operator to support operation and maintenance of a groundwater extraction and treatment system (GWETS) and associated landfill remediation systems in Sidney New York.
• This role includes daily system operation, environmental monitoring, and regulatory compliance activities for a complex Superfund remediation site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor the groundwater extraction system, including:
o Collection trench and associated pumps
o Recovery wells
o Assessing and adjusting system setpoints – pumping and flow control

• Operate the groundwater treatment plant, including:
o Chemical precipitation and clarification systems
o Air stripper for VOC removal
o Granular activated carbon (GAC) treatment
o Filtration and solids handling systems

• Perform system inspections, startup/shutdown procedures, and basic troubleshooting of pumps, instrumentation, and treatment equipment.

• Conduct routine compliance monitoring and sampling.

• Complete and maintain field documentation, including:
o Logbooks, inspection forms and sampling records to support quarterly and annual regulatory reporting.

• Conduct landfill inspections and maintenance, including:
o Cap condition, erosion, and settlement
o Stormwater controls and drainage features
o Monitoring wells, gas vents, and site infrastructure

• Support waste handling activities, including management of treatment waste and disposal.

• Follow all health and safety requirements, including:
o HAZWOPER protocols
o Confined space and LOTO procedures
o Site-specific Health and Safety plans (HASP)

• Site maintenance including mowing and snow removal


Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma (or equivalent) with 5+ years of experience in water/wastewater or groundwater treatment systems OR Associate degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience operating physical/chemical treatment systems
• Familiarity with multi-stage treatment processes such as air stripping, GAC, clarification, and chemical dosing
• Experience with environmental sampling and groundwater monitoring
• Knowledge of SPDES/NPDES permit compliance and discharge monitoring requirements
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and maintenance aptitude/experience
• Experience maintaining or operating SCADA or automated control systems
• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification (current or prior) is preferred
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work outdoors and lift up to 50 lbs