Water Treatment Associate Scientist – Field & Lab

Weston Solutions; West Whiteland Township (Chester County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with stock contributions

Paid time off

Life and disability plans

Flexible work options

Professional development

Job summary

Weston Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Associate Environmental Scientist to support the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of water treatment systems.

This hands-on role blends field and office work, including system monitoring, environmental sampling, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation. The position supports an anticipated project award with start timing aligning to project kickoff and mobilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Sciences or related field and 0-2 years of related experience.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and read operating manuals, equipment instructions, or schematics.
• Strong attention to detail, safety, documentation, and data accuracy.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment systems, including filtration units, pumps, valves, piping, chemical feed systems, and instrumentation.
• Perform routine inspections, operational checks, preventive maintenance, and minor equipment repairs.
• Monitor system performance and record flow, pressure, totalizer, and other meter readings.
• Prepare chemical feed solutions and follow established chemical-handling procedures.
• Collect water, groundwater, soil, and other environmental samples using approved procedures.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain field monitoring and sampling equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot operational or mechanical issues involving pumps, valves, piping, treatment equipment, and instrumentation.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, field notes, analytical results, maintenance records, and daily reports.
• Organize project files and prepare documentation of field, treatment-system, and maintenance activities.
• Follow site-specific safety requirements, environmental regulations, standard operating procedures, and established safe work practices.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support treatment-system operations.
• Respond promptly to system alarms, shutdowns, and operational issues, including after-hours and weekend events while on call.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

Mechanical aptitude

Read manuals

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Lifting 50 lb

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sciences or related field

Bachelor's degree coursework in Environmental Science/Engineering/Physical Science/Life Science

Job description

Weston Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Associate Environmental Scientist to support the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of water treatment systems.

This hands-on role blends field and office work, including system monitoring, environmental sampling, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation. The position supports an anticipated project award with start timing aligning to project kickoff and mobilization.