Field Operations Technician — Environmental & Equipment

Arcwood Environmental; Whiting (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental seeks an Operations Technician to perform field work at a customer site in Whiting, Indiana, supporting centrifuge operations and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes safety, data logging, sample collection, and collaboration with maintenance for ongoing efficiency.

Responsibilities include inspections of centrifuge equipment, pumps, and piping, plus assisting with maintenance, handling chemicals properly, and operating pumps, forklifts, and related tools during daily

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• OSHA 10 or 40-Hour certification (preferred).
• Experience in field operations and safety-driven tasks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies and maintaining safe practices.
• Monitors centrifuge systems for sludge dewatering and supports maintenance activities.
• Conducts routine inspections of centrifuge equipment, pumps, polymer systems and piping.
• Completes daily operations and inspection reports with accurate logs and data.
• Collects and analyzes samples to ensure regulatory compliance and internal standards.
• Coordinates with maintenance for planned/unplanned shutdowns or repairs.
• Handles chemicals safely and follows lockout/tagout and hazard communication procedures.
• Operates pumps, heaters, forklifts, filters and other equipment; performs basic repairs as needed.

Skills

Safety compliance

Industrial inspection

Equipment operation

Sampling

Laboratory cooperation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pumps

Forklifts

LOTO procedures

Job description

Arcwood Environmental seeks an Operations Technician to perform field work at a customer site in Whiting, Indiana, supporting centrifuge operations and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes safety, data logging, sample collection, and collaboration with maintenance for ongoing efficiency.

Responsibilities include inspections of centrifuge equipment, pumps, and piping, plus assisting with maintenance, handling chemicals properly, and operating pumps, forklifts, and related tools during daily