Environmental System Operator

Poutrix; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,480 - 63,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Poutrix in New York, NY, is seeking a dedicated professional to ensure the optimal performance of treatment plant machinery while complying with health and safety standards. The candidate will operate, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment, and perform maintenance checks to meet regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates possess mechanical system experience and a high school diploma. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and a competitive salary range of $42,480 - $63,720 annually.

Qualifications

• 2 years of mechanical system O&M experience.
• Experience in wastewater or environmental water treatment systems preferred.
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain treatment plant machinery and equipment.
• Perform system preventative maintenance procedures and checks.
• Communicate effectively with project management about equipment status.

Skills

Mechanical system operation

Troubleshooting skills

Time management

Ability to read mechanical drawings

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Trade School Certificate/Diploma

Tools

Programmable logic controllers

Job description

Role Accountabilities

• Ensuring Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe and controlled manner.
• Assures integrity, cleanliness, and security of system buildings/enclosure and equipment.
• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with our Quality Management System.
• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, repair, and adjust treatment plant machinery and equipment including pumps, valves, motors, meters, tanks, reservoirs, feeders, and other equipment to ensure system operates at optimal performance for the established metrics and meets Municipal, State, and Federal codes for environmental protection of waterways and air quality.
• Provide prompt communication to the project management team when equipment is not safe or is not functioning at optimal performance to meet project objectives.
• Perform system preventative maintenance procedures and checks.
• Implement immediate corrective actions when an alarm is triggered or system data indicates a potential safety, operational or compliance issue.
• Review and evaluate operational data and provide recommendations for improving system performance to meet system objectives.
• Collect system samples according to established permit and operational requirements.
• Calibrate and maintain controllers, electrodes, flow and control equipment. Determine and prepare appropriate ratios of chemical mixes for batch treatments (where applicable).
• Install, maintain, and perform data download from a host of smart telemetry devices (IoT).
• Oversee subcontractors to perform selected operation, maintenance/repair of systems, preventative maintenance, and monitoring in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.
• Record all project observations, readings, and activities as required for regulatory, client, and safety record keeping requirements in a timely manner (using electronic, field books, tablets, or paper forms).

Ideal Candidate

Mechanically inclined, with experience operating and troubleshooting tools and equipment, and the ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and control system drawings. Demonstrates strong time management skills, maintaining a high level of productivity while completing work accurately and consistently. Works effectively with diverse teams and skill sets, contributing in a professional team environment as well as independently. Adaptable to changing work environments and priorities, communicates clearly both verbally and in writing, and exercises sound judgment to support project and client outcomes. Takes personal responsibility for their work, follows through on deliverables, and is comfortable using electronic devices such as phones, tablets, or laptops to collect, review, and analyze data.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2 years of mechanical system O&M experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade School Certificate/Diploma, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree
• Wastewater or environmental water treatment system experience
• Wastewater or water license certification
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER training
• Confined Space Entry training
• Behavioral-Based Safety training
• Knowledge of Programmable logic controllers
• RCRA hazardous waste and DOT waste handling training

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401K, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident & Dismemberment, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. Salary range for this position is $42,480 - $63,720 per year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arcadis is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.