Associate Environmental Scientist – Water Treatment

Weston Solutions; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with stock contributions

Paid time off

Life and disability plans

Work/Life flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Weston Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Associate Environmental Scientist to support operation, maintenance, and monitoring of water treatment systems in West Chester, PA. This hands-on role blends field and office work, including sampling, equipment upkeep, troubleshooting, and documentation.

The position supports an anticipated project award with onboarding aligned to project kickoff. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Sciences and 0–2 years of related experience, with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences or related field (0–2 years of related experience).
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and read operating manuals, equipment instructions, or schematics.
• Strong attention to detail, safety, documentation, and data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently when appropriately trained and to collaborate effectively with the project team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment systems, including filtration units, pumps, valves, piping, chemical feed systems, and instrumentation.
• Perform routine inspections, operational checks, preventive maintenance, and minor equipment repairs.
• Monitor system performance and record flow, pressure, totalizer, and other meter readings.
• Prepare chemical feed solutions and follow established chemical-handling procedures.
• Collect water, groundwater, soil, and other environmental samples using approved procedures.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain field monitoring and sampling equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot operational or mechanical issues involving pumps, valves, piping, treatment equipment, and instrumentation.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, field notes, analytical results, maintenance records, and daily reports.
• Organize project files and prepare documentation of field, treatment-system, and maintenance activities.
• Follow site-specific safety requirements, environmental regulations, standard operating procedures, and established safe work practices.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support treatment-system operations.
• Respond promptly to system alarms, shutdowns, and operational issues, including after-hours and weekend events while on call.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Follow technical procedures

Attention to detail

Safety and documentation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Outdoor work

Lift up to 50 pounds

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences or related field

Job description

Weston Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Associate Environmental Scientist to support operation, maintenance, and monitoring of water treatment systems in West Chester, PA. This hands-on role blends field and office work, including sampling, equipment upkeep, troubleshooting, and documentation.

The position supports an anticipated project award with onboarding aligned to project kickoff. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Sciences and 0–2 years of related experience, with a focus on safety and