Systems Operator

TerraTherm, Inc.•Gardner, MA

9d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

TerraTherm is hiring a temporary Systems Operator for hands-on field work operating, monitoring, inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and documenting vapor and liquid treatment systems on thermal remediation projects. The role involves routine system rounds, process data collection, responding to alarms, preventive and corrective maintenance, sampling, equipment inspections, shift turnover, and coordination with project management and engineering. Operators may also support construction, system modifications, startups, shutdowns, maintenance outages, and demobilization. The Operator level and responsibilities depend on the candidate’s verified experience, education, licenses, technical skills, and familiarity with industrial or environmental process equipment. This is a travel-based position with extended project assignments throughout the United States. Rotational schedules, overtime, weekends, holidays, night work, changing shifts, on-call duties, and after-hours alarm response may be required. The position is temporary, and candidates must be located in the Providence, Rhode Island area. Work takes place at active industrial, construction, and environmental-remediation sites and may involve process equipment, moving machinery, pressurized piping, electrical systems, hazardous substances, noise, hot equipment, uneven terrain, and changing weather. Moderate physical effort is required during 8- to 12-hour shifts, including standing and walking for extended periods, climbing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting or carrying items up to 50 pounds. Required personal protective equipment must be worn, and respiratory protection may be required under site-specific conditions. The role requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work or military experience; a valid driver’s license; relevant experience with mechanical systems, electrical maintenance, controls, industrial equipment, process operations, treatment systems, or related fieldwork; and the ability to travel extensively. TerraTherm provides required training and supports ongoing technical development. Compensation is $28–$34 per hour, depending on experience. Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test and maintaining a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work or military experience.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
Experience with mechanical systems, electrical maintenance, controls, industrial equipment, process operations, treatment systems, or related fieldwork; level placement depends on verified experience and capability.
Ability to pass required pre-employment and annual medical surveillance examinations, drug and alcohol screenings, respirator clearance, and project-site access requirements.
Ability to complete required HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR/AED, respirator fit testing, safety orientation, and project-specific training.
Ability to read and follow operating procedures, safety documents, equipment manuals, process flow diagrams, labels, and basic electrical or mechanical drawings.
Computer skills using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, electronic forms, HMI interfaces, training systems, and PDF documents.
Strong communication, documentation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work with limited supervision, manage multiple priorities, remain calm during alarms or equipment problems, and recognize when to escalate.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively, work rotational assignments, and participate in on-call or after-hours alarm coverage.
Ability to perform moderate physical work during 8- to 12-hour shifts, including lifting or carrying items up to 50 pounds and working while wearing required protective gear.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions, and around industrial, construction, and environmental-remediation hazards.
Candidates must be located within the Providence, Rhode Island area.
Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test and maintaining a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in thermal remediation, environmental remediation, wastewater treatment, industrial process operations, or complex treatment systems.
Mechanical maintenance experience, including automotive or diesel mechanics, millwright work, pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, valves, piping, plumbing, or HVAC.
Electrical maintenance experience with 480-volt three-phase motors and controls, instrumentation, PLCs, HMI or SCADA systems, communications, transmitters, switches, multimeters, or signal-testing equipment.
Experience operating or maintaining oxidizers, accelerators, vapor treatment, liquid treatment, VGAC, MPEs, SCRs, heater circuits, boilers, burners, steam systems, or water-treatment equipment.
Experience with pipefitting, pipe threading, welding and fabrication, rigging and hoisting, forklift or skid-steer operation, drilling, concrete, earthwork, or industrial construction.
Applicable boiler operator, wastewater operator, electrical, HVAC, hoisting, trade, or jurisdictional licenses and certifications.
Experience training employees, leading a shift, coordinating maintenance, or serving as the primary operating contact for a site or system.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and monitor assigned vapor and liquid treatment equipment according to work plans, operating procedures, permit requirements, and project direction.
Perform scheduled system rounds, inspections, sampling, meter readings, and process data collection; review and report abnormal readings or changing conditions.
Monitor onsite and remote HMI functions, system status, alarms, setpoints, and interlocks within assigned authority, and respond to alarms within project-established timeframes, including after-hours events.
Perform assigned cleaning, filter changes, lubrication, inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and replacement of malfunctioning components; maintain tools, spare parts, and operating supplies.
Use field observations, operational data, alarms, manuals, meters, and logical checks to identify equipment, mechanical, electrical, control, communication, or process issues, and escalate problems promptly.
Develop working knowledge of assigned project equipment, which may include pumps, tanks, filters, blowers, treatment components, oxidizers, accelerators, VGAC, MPEs, SCRs, heaters, controls, communications, instrumentation, boilers, and steam components.
Maintain accurate operator logs, sampling and alarm-response records, equipment service and maintenance records, inspection records, daily reports, and other project documentation.
Communicate operating status, maintenance needs, abnormal conditions, equipment failures, supply needs, and lessons learned to the appropriate site lead, Project Engineer, Project Manager, or Field Supervisor.
Work professionally with project personnel, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and office staff, and provide instruction to less experienced employees when assigned.
Assist with construction, equipment installation, piping repairs, system modifications, startup, shutdown, maintenance outages, and demobilization when trained, qualified, and assigned.
Keep process areas, workspaces, vehicles, tool trailers, equipment, and company-provided accommodations clean and organized; secure tools, equipment, and supplies before leaving the site.
Submit accurate timesheets, expense reports, receipts, Cascade Cards, training items, and other required documents on time.
Read and follow site health and safety plans, hazard analyses, pre-task plans, operating procedures, and project-specific requirements.
Participate in safety meetings, pre-task planning, hazard recognition, Cascade Cards, inspections, and Stop Work Authority.
Apply required safety controls for hazards relevant to assigned systems, monitor safety equipment and operating conditions, and report incidents, near misses, unsafe or changing conditions, alarms, equipment damage, and system concerns immediately.
Perform only tasks for which trained, qualified, authorized, and assigned, and seek qualified support when work exceeds personal authority or capability.