Environmental Systems Operator: Water & Wastewater Specialist

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 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.