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 **Minimum Qualifications:** - 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 se…