Environmental Compliance Technician – Wastewater Specialist

Zekelman Industries; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

Tuition Assistance Program

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Loyalty Awards

Job summary

As an Environmental Technician at Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, you will support environmental compliance, wastewater treatment operations, and sustainability initiatives at the Wheatland, PA facility. The role requires attention to detail, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with the Environmental Manager.

This full-time, on-site position involves traveling to locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio as needed, promoting safe work practices and environmental stewardship

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in environmental compliance, wastewater treatment, or a related role within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment systems, environmental permitting, sampling practices, compliance reporting, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial wastewater treatment systems to ensure safe and compliant operations.
• Maintain compliance with NPDES permit requirements, including monitoring, sampling, reporting, and recordkeeping activities.
• Prepare and submit PADEP discharge monitoring reports in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Communicate wastewater treatment system issues and environmental concerns to the Environmental Manager.
• Operate filter press equipment and perform wastewater treatment facility housekeeping activities.
• Ensure compliance with TVOP permit conditions, emissions monitoring requirements, emissions tracking, and environmental documentation.
• Perform daily and weekly visible emissions observations and maintain associated compliance records.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams in accordance with applicable regulations and company procedures.
• Conduct facility inspections related to stormwater systems, waste management practices, and storage tanks.
• Maintain accurate environmental records, inspection logs, compliance documentation, and regulatory reports.
• Provide environmental compliance guidance and technical support to departments throughout the facility.
• Travel to multiple locations within Pennsylvania and Ohio as needed to support environmental initiatives and compliance activities.
• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Wastewater treatment

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Wastewater treatment systems

Job description

As an Environmental Technician at Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, you will support environmental compliance, wastewater treatment operations, and sustainability initiatives at the Wheatland, PA facility. The role requires attention to detail, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with the Environmental Manager.

This full-time, on-site position involves traveling to locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio as needed, promoting safe work practices and environmental stewardship