Remediation Operations & Maintenance Technician

Resource Options, Inc.; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Options, Inc. is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician to support remediation systems and water treatment operations in Northern New Jersey.

The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude and hands-on field work across multiple sites with a team of technicians. Key duties include monitoring groundwater and wastewater systems, performing preventive maintenance, managing chemical feeds, and maintaining logs and reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification required (current or ability to obtain prior to site work).
• Ability to perform hands-on field work in active remediation and water treatment environments.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures in compliance with OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER, site-specific HASPs, and company SOPs.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain groundwater, industrial wastewater, and air treatment systems to ensure proper performance and uptime.
• Inspect equipment, respond to alarms and emergency conditions, and communicate issues to supervision as required.
• Collect groundwater and wastewater samples, perform basic field testing, and maintain accurate system logbooks and maintenance records.
• Perform routine process calculations and adjust chemical feed systems using pumps and metering equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and assist with mechanical repairs on pumps, valves, piping, clarifiers, and related treatment equipment.
• Maintain chemical and supply inventories, assist with deliveries and change-outs, and use computer-based maintenance systems and Microsoft Office for reporting.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on field work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operations & Maintenance Technician - Remediation & Water Treatment

We are seeking a skilled Operations & Maintenance Technician to join our team, bringing expertise in remediation systems and a mechanical aptitude.

The O&M Tech will play a key role in operations and upkeep of multiple remediation systems throughout Northern, NJ in collaboration with a team of technicians.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety procedures in compliance with OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER, site-specific HASPs, and company SOPs.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain groundwater, industrial wastewater, and air treatment systems to ensure proper performance and uptime.
• Inspect equipment, respond to alarms and emergency conditions, and communicate issues to supervision as required.
• Collect groundwater and wastewater samples, perform basic field testing, and maintain accurate system logbooks and maintenance records.
• Perform routine process calculations and adjust chemical feed systems (acids, bases, oxidizers, coagulants, flocculants) using pumps and metering equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and assist with mechanical repairs on pumps, valves, piping, clarifiers, and related treatment equipment.
• Maintain chemical and supply inventories, assist with deliveries and change-outs, and use computer-based maintenance systems and Microsoft Office for reporting.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification required (current or ability to obtain prior to site work).
• Ability to perform hands‑on field work in active remediation and water treatment environments.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to work outdoors and respond to operational needs.

Pay Range: $25.00/hr. - $32.00/hr.

Now in our 4th decade, Resource Options, Inc. (“ROI”) partners with Design, Construction, Environmental, and Real Estate professionals to help them identify great opportunities within their area of expertise. With offices throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, ROI seeks candidates interested in rewarding careers with companies serving the natural and built environments.

Representative positions include carpenters, electricians, laborers, pipefitters, plumbers, OSHA 40 technicians, CDL drivers, lab pack chemists, HEO’s, w/ww operators, analytical chemists, environmental scientists, safety professionals, land surveyors, M/E/P engineers, civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, architects and interior designers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, OPM representatives, property managers, facility maintenance technicians and more.

ROI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

ROI intends to provide a safe and drug‑free work environment for our employees and our clients; as such you may be required to take a pre‑employment drug screen before beginning employment.