Environmental System Operator

Role Accountabilities

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner and controlled manner.
• Assures integrity, cleanliness, and security of system buildings/enclosure and equipment.
• Ensure all activities are being performed in accordance with our Quality Management System.
• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, repair, and adjust treatment plant machinery and equipment including pumps, valves, motors, meters, tanks, reservoirs, feeders, and other equipment to ensure system is operating at optimal operation for the established metrics including Municipal, State, and Federal codes for environmental protection of waterways and air quality.
• Provide prompt communication to project management team when equipment is not safe and/or functioning at optimal performance to meet project objectives.
• Performs system preventative maintenance procedures and checks.
• Implement immediate corrective actions when an alarm is triggered or system data indicates a potential safety, operational or compliance issue.
• Review and evaluate operational data and provide recommendations for improving system performance to meet system objectives.
• Collects system samples according to established permit and operational requirements.
• Calibrates and maintains controllers, electrodes, flow and control equipment. Determine and prepare appropriate ratios of chemical mixes for batch treatments (where applicable).
• Installs, maintains, and performs data download from a host of smart telemetry devices internet of things (IOT).
• Oversee subcontractors to perform selected operation, maintenance/repair of systems, preventative maintenance, and monitoring in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.
• Record all project observations, readings, and activities as required for regulatory, client, and safety record keeping requirements in a timely manner (Using electronic, field books, tablets, or paper forms).

Mechanically inclined, with experience operating and troubleshooting tools and equipment, and the ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and control system drawings. They demonstrate strong time management skills, maintaining a high level of productivity while completing work accurately and consistently. This individual works effectively with diverse teams and skill sets, contributing in a professional team environment as well as independently.

They are adaptable to changing work environments and priorities, communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, and exercise sound judgment to support project and client outcomes. Additionally, they take personal responsibility for their work, follow through on deliverables, and are comfortable using electronic devices such as phones, tablets, or laptops to collect, review, and analyze data.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2 years of mechanical system O&M experience.

• Trade School Certificate/Diploma, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree
• Wastewater or environmental water treatment system experience
• Wastewater or water license certification
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER training
• Confined Space Entry training
• Behavioral-Based Safety training
• Knowledge of Programmable logic controllers
• RCRA hazardous waste and DOT waste handling training

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

The salary range for this position is $42,480 - $63,720 per year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Arcadis is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.