Environmental System Operator

Arcadis; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Nine holidays

PTO 15 days

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a System Operator to support the Capital and Southern Adirondacks Region of New York. The role involves operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting wastewater and water treatment systems, environmental monitoring, waste coordination, and subcontractor oversight.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of O&M experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferred certifications related to wastewater and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2 years of mechanical system O&M experience.
• Trade School Certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Wastewater or environmental water treatment experience preferred.
• Wastewater or water license certification preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Health and safety is the top priority; follow safe work practices.
• Ensure system buildings/enclosures and equipment are clean, secure, and well-maintained.
• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, repair, and adjust treatment plant machinery to optimize operation.
• Provide prompt communication to project management when equipment is not safe or not performing.
• Perform system preventative maintenance checks and procedures.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain data from telemetry devices and controls.
• Oversee subcontractors for operation, maintenance/repair per safety requirements.
• Record observations, readings, and activities for regulatory and safety records.

Skills

O&M experience

Mechanical systems

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Instrumentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Trade School Certificate/Associate/Bachelor's

Tools

PLC knowledge

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Arcadis is seeking a System Operator to join our team in the Capital and Southern Adirondacks Region of New York.

The Systems Operator will assist project sites throughout the region with active operations and maintenance wastewater and water treatment systems, and other remedial treatment systems, environmental monitoring, waste coordination, and subcontractor oversight.

The ideal candidate has previous experience in operating, maintenance, and troubleshoot treatment systems (includes but not limited to: Mixers, oil/water separators, waste transfer pumps, holding tanks, cooling towers, filters, power and control panels, recorders, feeders, proportioning pumps, chemicals and slurries, chemical testing equipment such as pH meters, color test and settling agents, beakers, titration apparatus, material handling equipment, chemical and sludge waste barrels, clarifiers, polymer feed modules, filter press, sludge dryer, pH/ORP control equipment, groundwater remediation equipment such as well pumps, level/flow controls, stripping tower, blowers, vapor

Performs remedial system O&M, troubleshooting, optimization, and monitoring/sampling activities including but not limited to:

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner and controlled manner.
• Assures integrity, cleanliness, and security of system buildings/enclosure and equipment.
• Ensure all activities are being 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 is operating at optimal operation for the established metrics including Municipal, State, and Federal codes for environmental protection of waterways and air quality.
• Provide prompt communication to project management team when equipment is not safe and/or functioning at optimal performance to meet project objectives.
• Performs 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
• Collects system samples according to established permit and operational requirements.
• Calibrates and maintains controllers, electrodes, flow and control equipment. Determine and prepare appropriate ratios of chemical mixes for batch treatments (where applicable).
• Installs, maintains, and performs data download from a host of smart telemetry devices internet of things (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 will be:

Mechanically inclined, with experience operating and troubleshooting tools and equipment, and the ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and control system drawings. They demonstrate strong time management skills, maintaining a high level of productivity while completing work accurately and consistently. This individual works effectively with diverse teams and skill sets, contributing in a professional team environment as well as independently. They are adaptable to changing work environments and priorities, communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, and exercise sound judgment to support project and client outcomes. Additionally, they take personal responsibility for their work, follow through on deliverables, and are 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 Programable logic controllers
• RCRA hazardous waste and DOT waste handling training

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, 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. The 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.

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