Wastewater Treatment System Operator

Arcadis•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Wastewater Treatment System Operator to join our Field Technical Solutions team in East Chicago, Indiana. This position will be 100% in the field at a client site providing operations for maintenance, and monitoring (OMM) activities for a groundwater extraction & treatment system. This position requires a hard-working, safe, efficient and dedicated employee that is excited to receive on the job training, working with a team, and able to work independently once trained. The Wastewater Treatment System Operator sits within the larger global Resilience Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Requirements

3+ years’ relevant experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical controls for treatment systems preferred
High School Degree
Valid Driver’s License with a clear driving record
Have TWIC card or the ability to obtain
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (e.g., Word, Excel)

Nice To Haves

Indiana OR Illinois Wastewater Certification (Any Class)
40 Hour HAZWOPER certification
ARC Flash NFPA 70E Training

Responsibilities

Perform inspections and document routine checks for facility permit compliance.
Carry out mechanical, electrical and controls troubleshooting on equipment such as valves, air compressors, process pumps, chemical feed pumps and instrumentation.
Collect data from gauges, meters and displays onto digital forms.
Operate, monitor, and optimize equipment performance.
Conduct maintenance and calibration activities.
Field implementation and troubleshooting of instrumentation and controls systems.
Working with hand/power tools to change out pipes, pumps, fittings, flanges, valves, filters, and gauges.
Sampling and field screening associated with treatment system (influent/effluent) and other types of compliance discharge sampling.
Oversight and coordination of electrical and mechanical subcontractors for various field projects and repairs.
Document site activities and notes while providing effective communication to the project team.
Reading and understanding OMM manuals and system drawings.
Working independently while problem-solving with guidance from subject matter experts.
Working 100% in the field.
Accommodating occasional overtime, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and emergency call-outs.
Performing activities that include lifting and carrying weights of up to 50 pounds.