Groundwater Treatment System Operator

Our client is seeking a Groundwater Treatment System Operator to support the operation and maintenance of a groundwater extraction and treatment system (GWETS) and associated landfill remediation systems at a complex Superfund remediation site in Sidney, NY. The role involves daily system operations, environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance, landfill inspections, and site maintenance activities., Groundwater Extraction System Operations

• Operate and monitor:
• Collection trench and associated pumps
• Recovery wells
• Pumping systems and flow controls
• Assess and adjust system setpoints to optimize performance.

Groundwater Treatment Plant Operations

• Operate and maintain:
• Chemical precipitation and clarification systems
• Air stripping systems for VOC removal
• Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) treatment units
• Filtration and solids handling systems

System Monitoring & Maintenance

• Perform routine inspections and monitoring.
• Execute startup and shutdown procedures.
• Troubleshoot pumps, instrumentation, and treatment equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance activities.

Environmental Compliance & Sampling

• Conduct routine compliance monitoring and sampling.
• Maintain accurate field documentation, including:
• Logbooks
• Inspection forms
• Sampling records
• Support quarterly and annual regulatory reporting requirements.

Landfill Remediation Support

• Conduct landfill inspections and maintenance activities:
• Cap condition assessments
• Erosion and settlement monitoring
• Stormwater control inspections
• Monitoring wells and gas vent inspections
• Site infrastructure maintenance

Waste Management

• Support treatment waste handling and disposal activities.

Health, Safety & Site Maintenance

• Follow all health and safety requirements, including:
• HAZWOPER protocols
• Confined space entry procedures
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASP)
• Perform general site maintenance, including:
• Mowing
• Snow removal

Do you have a valid Driver’s License license?, Do you have a valid Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Certification certification?, Do you have experience in Word embeddings?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 5+ years of experience in water/wastewater or groundwater treatment systems; OR

• Associate Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience operating physical and chemical treatment systems.
• Knowledge of:
• Air stripping
• Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) systems
• Clarification processes
• Chemical dosing systems
• Experience with environmental sampling and groundwater monitoring.
• Understanding of SPDES/NPDES permit compliance and discharge monitoring requirements.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with SCADA or automated control systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer proficiency in:
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or previous 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Employment Type

Full-Time, 4-5+ years relevant experience, High School Diploma, GED, or Associate Degree (as applicable), * Groundwater/Wastewater Operations: 4 years (Required)

• Treatment Systems (Chemical/Physical): 4 years (Required)
• Environmental Sampling: 3 years (Required)

$20 - $35 an hour - Full-time, Contract

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