Technician, Waste Water; Nights

Waste Water Technician

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown.

Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

The Waste Water Technician will be responsible for the operation and troubleshooting of the Rivian Waste Water Pretreatment Plant and RO systems. The Operator will work with Paint shop pretreatment to manage the water stream appropriately and comply with Federal, State, and Municipal Regulations and permit levels. This role will be on AWS scheduling which is a 12 hour alternating shift that includes weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to pass IEPA Class K Industrial Pretreatment Certification for the Rivian Waste Water Treatment System, within 1 calendar year of hire, after appropriate training and education.
• Assess Lab Data and make appropriate operational adjustments to maintain operation below permitted levels.
• Conduct light repair and maintenance of the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
• Collect samples as needed for Laboratory analysis.
• Act as backup support for the Waste Handling Technician.
• Provide support as needed for other EHS functions, such as Air and RCRA Compliance.
• Perform exterior environmental checks for SWPP.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Industrial Education, Environmental Health and Safety, or 5+ years of wastewater systems management experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret and understand Process Instruments and Flow Diagrams and blueprints.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to learn and apply operating procedures and work instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to communicate in a high-pressure environment.
• Must have independent thinking and troubleshooting skills.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to alternate between standing and walking 12 hours per day.
• Ability to climb steps to access platforms and workstations.
• Manual dexterity to grasp and manipulate materials.
• Able to position one's body to access and assemble materials (bending squatting/stooping/kneeling/reaching below waist and above shoulder).
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Pay Disclosure:

The salary/hourly range for this role is $29.00 an hour for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees.

You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at

You can apply for this role through  (or through inte if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than July 17th, 2026.

Equal Opportunity:

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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