Environmental System Technician at Arcadis U.S.Inc. in Wexford, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

You know you are in the right career when work becomes play, when organization purpose aligns with your personal purpose, making every day a meaningful day. Your voice is valuable, respected and celebrated, where you are free to be your full authentic self. Your work helps the industry, the environment, and the planet Earth in positive ways while you get the opportunities, support, and benefits you need.

Arcadis is seeking a wastewater treatment operator for work at various petroleum and AMD sites in Western PA.

This is technical work of a complex nature involving responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of of various water treatment facilities for several key clients. The work will be performed in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PaDEP) requirements.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide direction and leadership to treatment operations team for AMD and petroleum treatment process control with daily review analysis of process control parameter trends. Maintain SOPs related to process control parameters. Manage vendors and oversee maintenance and repair. Serve as the field technical lead for planned treatment system upgrades
• Will work in a safe manner following facility safety requirements and programs to Operate the facility
• Lead efforts in process troubleshooting
• Operates, maintains, and directs repairs on the treatment facilities and collection systems within contractual constraints and discharge limits
• Participate in wastewater and other plant testing in accordance with NPDES permit and regulatory requirement
• Monitors supplies, chemicals, and equipment
• Conducts inspections and periodic checks on treatment plant performance
• Maintains records
• Perform preventative & corrective maintenance
• Take daily equipment, instrumentation and meter readings, and enters data into data management system
• Make appropriate changes based on established guidelines to maintain optimal, process operations.
• Collect samples; conduct analytical testing, lab analysis, and reports
• Oversees general cleaning and upkeep of various Sites
• Be on-call as scheduled, and respond to off- hour alarms
• Provide field leadership and field oversight of subcontractors
• Steward of Health and Safety expectations to subcontractors

Key Attributes:

• Ability to document site activities/notes and provide communication to project team
• Ability to read and understand OMM manuals and system drawings
• Ability to work independently and problem solve with guidance from subject matter experts
• Ability to work over 95% in the field at times requiring some travel
• Mechanical aptitude

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

• 3 years of wastewater treatment plant operations experience, with at least 1 year of wastewater treatment experience for AMD
• Associates degree

Preferred Qualifications :

• Possession of Class C or higher (Wastewater) certificate issued by PaDEP
• Prior experience performing wastewater process and maintenance troubleshooting

Why Choose Arcadis?

Arcadis appreciates the value inherent to a diverse, equitable workforce and an inclusive work environment. We value the differences between people and the contribution these differences make to our business. In line with the Arcadis value of integrity and our keystone behavior: We value each other, we are committed to ensuring that all employees feel valued, included, and are treated with respect and dignity.

Arcadis is the leading global design and consulting firm for natural and built assets, and we invite you to join us in partnering with our clients to deliver truly exceptional and sustainable outcomes. Contribute to the world's most high-profile and transformative projects, from shopping centers in Shanghai and improved traffic flow in Atlanta to state-of-the-art rail systems in Doha, coastal defenses for Manhattan and cleaner air in Los Angeles. Work alongside the industry's foremost thought leaders and accomplished professionals, generating effective, real-world results. We are Arcadis: 27,000 people in more than 70 countries, creating value by applying our collective wisdom to every challenge. Our culture is collaborative, we believe in diversity and the power of global teamwork, and we own the responsibility to sustain the Earth and its people in a safe and balanced way. Arcadis. Improving quality of life.

Now more than ever, businesses and governments recognize the need to incorporate environmental concerns into their decision making. As the leader in global environmental services, Arcadis has provided groundbreaking sustainable solutions for some of the world's most complex projects. We wrote the book on environmental remediation, and our experts continue to pioneer the development and application of cutting-edge approaches in environmental planning, site evaluation, environmental construction and strategic environmental consulting. We are encouraged to innovate, apply emerging technologies and develop better solutions through global learning opportunities and workshops. Our team improves quality of life for our clients and their communities. Join us today!

EEO statement

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are 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.

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