EVAP Operator

APTIM • Jacksonville, FL

6d • $27 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

APTIM is seeking an Evaporator Operator for a landfill/natural gas leachate evaporation plant. The operator handles day-to-day plant operations, follows daily, weekly, and monthly APTIM safety requirements, and works remotely from Operations and Project Management. The role is on call for the plant to help achieve maximum runtime and production.

The position is responsible for mechanical and electrical plant systems, process-control equipment, operating equipment monitoring and troubleshooting, interpreting procedures, and maintaining records. The operator also performs a scale-accuracy calibration check at the beginning of each work shift and observes gauges, dials, and other indicators to confirm equipment is operating properly.

The role requires lifting heavy objects and working outdoors in varied weather, willingness to travel to other facilities for training and vacation coverage, and participation in a seven-day on-call rotation. The posted pay range is $27–$35 per hour, depending on factors including experience, education, skills, location, client requirements, market competitiveness, and internal equity.

Requirements

• Able to lift heavy objects.
• Able to work outside in different types of weather, including hot, cold, and rainy conditions.
• Willing to travel to other facilities for training and vacation coverage as needed.
• Mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Able to participate in a seven-day on-call rotation.
• Computer literate.

Nice To Haves

• Landfill gas experience.
• Computer/PLC experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the mechanical and electrical systems portion of the plant.
• Monitor and operate process-control equipment, including valving, packaging, and engineering.
• Interpret plant procedures.
• Monitor and troubleshoot operating equipment.
• Develop and maintain records manually or using computer methods.
• Perform a scale-accuracy calibration check at the beginning of each work shift.
• Observe gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure machines are working properly.
• Carry out day-to-day plant operations.
• Conduct daily health and safety observations.
• Maintain daily and monthly records.
• Participate in a seven-day on-call rotation to support plant runtime and production.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options.
• Company-paid and optional life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, subject to company policy and applicable law.
• 401(k) plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed