Environmental Technician

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

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi‑family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About The Role

As an Environmental Technician at Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in supporting environmental compliance, wastewater treatment operations, and sustainability initiatives at the facility. This position requires strong attention to detail, technical aptitude, and a commitment to regulatory compliance while contributing directly to environmental performance, operational efficiency, and workplace safety.

You will collaborate with the Environmental Manager and departments across the facility, ensuring compliance with environmental permits, reporting requirements, and regulatory obligations. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Wheatland, PA.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in an industrial environment, enjoys problem-solving, is highly organized, and is passionate about environmental stewardship and compliance.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Who You Are

• 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.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information appropriately.
• Flexibility to work additional hours and weekends as business needs require.
• Ability to travel within the Pennsylvania and Ohio region as needed.
• Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role.

What You'll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more.

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary will be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance.

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.