Consultant, Environmental Technician (Mid-Level)

ERM is seeking a self-starting, dynamic Consultant, Environmental Technician to join our consulting firm in Ewing, New Jersey.

This role is responsible for performing all tasks related to operation, and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities located in New Jersey.  Additional tasks will include data management using Microsoft Excel, support of other field projects including sampling of various environmental media.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior technician looking to advance his or her career level with a global sustainability leader.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:


* Associates degree or higher, preferred.

Or the equivalency of 2 years related experience for every 1 year required education.


* Must possess a valid U.S.

Driver's Operator's License.


* HAZWOPER 40-hour Training.


* New Jersey N-2 Wastewater license preferred, or willingness to attain.


* Hoisting license for loader and forks a plus.


* Plumbing license a plus.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:


* Operate and maintain the facilities and equipment related to the wastewater treatment systems, sub slab depressurization systems, including cleaning of tray aerators, liquid and vapor phase carbon change outs, repairs to various pumps, valves & piping as needed.


* Prepare daily reports to ensure accurate reporting of system performance.


* Manage installation of remediation systems, including operation of a backhoe and forklift for trenching, conveyance piping installation, well vault construction, manifold assembly, flow meter and totalizer installation, and other associated tasks.  


* Perform system media changeout and other system modification, optimization, and improvement tasks that include use of a forklift for safe relocation and placement of heavy equipment and supplies such as carbon/clay vessels, drums and supersacks of virgin and spent media, storage tanks, etc.


* Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions; i.e., standard operating procedures (SOP's), work orders, other documents, etc.


* Maintain work areas, tools, vehicles, and equipment in a safe and orderly condition and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance on systems, and property; identifies and reports problems requiring additional repair and notifies supervisor of problems beyond scope of authority.


* Observe, record and evaluate system conditions, maintain and review operational and maintenance reporting logs and keep management fully informed of unusual conditions.


* Read P&ID’s and use facility operating procedures and equipment technical manuals to maintain and repair facility equipment and ensure equipment is operated within operating range.


* Read, understand and comply with all regulatory procedures.

Take on specific tasks/responsibilities assigned in these areas.


* Perform duties related to handling hazardous materials and wastes, and spill prevention an...