Environmental Technician

Basic Job Functions:

The Environmental Technician is responsible safely operating and maintaining water/wastewater treatment, waste handling, boiler, and air compressor operations and associated equipment at the facility in accordance with all local, State, and Federal environmental regulations. This position will work a rotating schedule, scheduled/unscheduled overtime including nights, holidays, and weekends. An environmental technician may be assigned any combination of the duties listed below.

Essential position responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment systems (ex: tanks, clarifiers, pumps, motors, cooling towers, filter presses, water sampling, equipment calibration, etc.)


• Operations and maintenance of boiler systems


• Operations and maintenance of air compressor systems


• Waste handling and packaging practices (ex: waste disposal, packaging, storage, labeling, etc.)


• Preventative maintenance of equipment and operations


• Maintain compliance with all environmental regulations


• Implementation of environmental programs (air, water, waste, etc.)


• Emergency response activities for spills


• Oversee contractors and onsite customers conducting environmental related projects


• Engaging with the plant wide team for solutions to problems and promoting continual improvement


• Perform other duties as required by department supervision


• Teammates will be required to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of environmental, water/wastewater operations, and/or waste handling, related experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment


• Mechanical and/or electrical background


• Automation, PLC, system building, programming and troubleshooting experience


• Project management experience


• High level of integrity