Field & Lab Environmental Technician - Water & Wastewater

Pacewater; Fountain Valley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE is seeking a Field and Laboratory Operations Technician with 3-5 years of start-up experience in environmental water projects. The role supports engineers and scientists, coordinating activities at our in-house Environmental Water Laboratory and at field sites.

Responsibilities include bench- and pilot-scale testing, assembling and commissioning treatment systems, troubleshooting issues, sampling, and conducting water quality analyses, with emphasis on teamwork and precise data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in civil, environmental, mechanical, or chemical engineering, and/or equivalent industry experience or certifications preferred.
• 3-5 years of commissioning and start-up experience in environmental, water, construction, oil & gas, chemical, or power industries preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial piping systems, water treatment equipment, pumps, and hydraulics preferred.
• Proficient with data organization and management software such as Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and technical communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a variety of bench- and pilot-scale tests in the laboratory or in the field.
• Lead the assembly, installation, and commissioning of bench- and pilot-scale treatment systems, including equipment setup and instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot operational issues in pilot systems with an interdisciplinary team.
• Optimize piloted systems to meet treatment goals.
• Interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and equipment specs for pilot setup.
• Collect and process water, wastewater, storm water, soil, sludge, and biosolid samples.
• Perform water quality analyses onsite and in-house.
• Prepare records and reports.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Data organization

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors/Associates)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PACE is seeking a Field and Laboratory Operations Technician with 3-5 years of start-up experience in environmental water projects. The role supports engineers and scientists, coordinating activities at our in-house Environmental Water Laboratory and at field sites.

Responsibilities include bench- and pilot-scale testing, assembling and commissioning treatment systems, troubleshooting issues, sampling, and conducting water quality analyses, with emphasis on teamwork and precise data