Environmental System Operator

Arcadis•Clifton Park, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an Environmental System Operator to perform remedial system operations and maintenance (O&M), troubleshooting, optimization, and monitoring/sampling activities. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity and optimal performance of treatment plant machinery and equipment, adhering to Municipal, State, and Federal codes for environmental protection. The operator will also be responsible for collecting system samples, calibrating equipment, preparing chemical mixes, installing and maintaining telemetry devices, overseeing subcontractors, and accurately recording project data.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
2 years of mechanical system O&M experience.
Mechanically inclined, with experience operating and troubleshooting tools and equipment.
Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and control system drawings.
Strong time management skills, maintaining a high level of productivity while completing work accurately and consistently.
Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and skill sets, contributing in a professional team environment as well as independently.
Adaptable to changing work environments and priorities.
Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Exercise sound judgment to support project and client outcomes.
Take personal responsibility for their work, follow through on deliverables.
Comfortable using electronic devices such as phones, tablets, or laptops to collect, review, and analyze data.

Nice To Haves

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 Programable logic controllers
RCRA hazardous waste and DOT waste handling training

Responsibilities

Performs remedial system O&M, troubleshooting, optimization, and monitoring/sampling activities.
Ensures Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes.
Assures integrity, cleanliness, and security of system buildings/enclosure and equipment.
Operates, monitors, troubleshoots, repairs, and adjusts treatment plant machinery and equipment.
Provides prompt communication to the project management team regarding equipment status.
Performs system preventative maintenance procedures and checks.
Implements immediate corrective actions when alarms are triggered or system data indicates issues.
Reviews and evaluates operational data and provides recommendations for improving system performance.
Collects system samples according to established permit and operational requirements.
Calibrates and maintains controllers, electrodes, flow and control equipment.
Determines and prepares appropriate ratios of chemical mixes for batch treatments.
Installs, maintains, and performs data download from smart telemetry devices (IoT).
Oversees subcontractors for selected operation, maintenance/repair, and monitoring.
Records all project observations, readings, and activities as required for regulatory, client, and safety record keeping.