Environmental Technician/Treatment System Operator

AECOM•Richmond, VA

2d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Junior Environmental Technician/Treatment System Operator to support environmental remediation for an industrial client. You will work alongside experienced supervisors and field crews to execute field tasks safely and efficiently, maintain high-quality documentation, and support operations, maintenance, and sampling activities. The site is located in Richmond, VA. This role emphasizes learning, hands-on fieldwork, and adherence to safety and quality protocols, with growth opportunities into advanced field and supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma
US Citizenship is required.
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to travel to various client sites locations using a AECOM provided Vehicle to conduct fieldwork, including but not limited to environmental sampling, operations and maintenance and inspections.
Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security pre-employment background check; many projects/ clients are security sensitive and require periodic post-employment background checks.
Frequent (more than 50% of workday) standing/walking
Often (25-50% of workday) performing power gripping/squeezing (hand tools, levers, etc.), operation of vehicles, performing repetitive or fine hand movements, and lifting of less than 25 pounds
Occasionally (10-25% of workday) performing work with arms above shoulder level, repetitive bending & stooping, working at heights, climbing stairs, using portable ladders, work in an environment of heavy, moving, dangerous equipment, work in confined spaces, keyboard/mouse operations, work alone in isolated/remote areas, and lifting of 25-50 pounds
Rarely (less than 10% of workday) wearing fall protection, and lifting of 50-75 pounds.
Position will include wearing associated personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to gloves, safety glasses/goggles, safety shoes/boots, hard hat, hearing protection, respiratory and fall protection equipment.
Flexibility on work hours is a must. Project consists of working a rotating shift. One week on day shift (7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday) followed by two weeks on second shift (2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, Monday through Friday). This includes periodically working weekends if there is a need.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of environmental remediation, construction, utilities, or industrial fieldwork experience.
Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER with recent refresher; OSHA 10 or 30 Construction and CPR/First Aid certifications.
Experience with basic sampling, meter use (e.g., PID, multi-parameter), and remediation system O&M tasks.
Proficiency with field documentation (daily reports, chain-of-custody, photo logs); basic Excel/Word skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee pump-and-treat system operations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance optimization.
Sampling groundwater Influent and Effluent from groundwater treatment systems primarily for volatile organic compounds. Preparing chains-of-custody and sample cooler loading in preparation for transport to contracted analytical laboratories.
Gathering and maintaining specified records of scientific data for the technical lead/supervisor, including environmental sampling, operations and maintenance, and inspections at client sites
Assisting with calculations, setting up and operating equipment (sampling devices and pumps), inspecting equipment and installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining proper project documentation.
Driving AECOM-leased site vehicles.
Mechanical aptitude to repair treatment equipment.
Follow AECOM safety policies and Site-Specific Health and Safety Plans (SSHPs); participate in JHAs/tailgates and stop work if unsafe conditions arise.
Use required PPE correctly, report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions immediately.
Maintain compliance with OSHA and applicable state requirements during all phases of work.
Maintain complete and accurate field logs, daily reports, equipment logs, photo documentation, and chain-of-custody records.
Perform basic data entry and QA/QC checks for measurements and sampling results.
Coordinate day-to-day needs with the site supervisor, project manager, subcontractors, and client representatives as directed.
Communicate field status, issues, and material/equipment needs promptly and professionally.