Environmental Technician

Job Title: Environmental Technician (Part time)
Location: Livingston, MT (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months contract with possible extension
Pay Range: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour on W2

Job Description:

• Seeking a creative, talented Environmental Technician for immediate employment for Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) operations and compliance inspections for a Class 1 Railroad located in Livingston, Montana and supporting various sites in Montana and Wyoming. Duties include the following:
• Support operations for a the WWTP to meet the required discharge limits during routine influent and treatment conditions outlined in the associated Permit.
• Support operations for the WWTP in a safe and professional manner, including maintaining required training and certifications including e- RAILSAFE, Contractor Orientation, and Roadway Worker Protection.
• Receives and maintains required safety training including OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER Training with annual 8-hr refresher, 30-hr OSHA Training, client-specific training, and regulatory specific training.
• Confirming proper operation and testing of the WWTP after repairs, maintenance, or cleaning.
• Participating in Bi-Monthly WWTP Operator calls.
• Perform routine cleaning of the equipment associated with WWTP operations.
• Perform inspections utilizing the client's tracking system
• Support coordinating and/or assisting with WWTP repairs, maintenance, and cleaning utilizing the client's tracking system.
• Read, understand, and follow published test methods and standard operating procedures, including company and client specific programs.
• Produce accurate and complete documentation of operation, inspections, and compliance according to standard operating procedures.
• Show initiative in maintaining and repairing equipment, ordering, and organizing supplies and maintaining work area.
• Effectively work both independently and in a team environment.
• Effectively communicate with site representatives regarding schedules and task requirements.
• Preform SPCC, SWPPP, and RCRA inspections at various locations in Wyoming.
• Keep well organized files and documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
• Performs a variety of tasks in support of project staff.
• May gather and maintain specified records of scientific data for supervisor, including but not limited to environmental sampling, operations and maintenance and inspections at client sites.
• Other activities may include assisting with calculations, setting up and operating equipment, inspecting equipment and installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining proper project documentation.
• Collects and enters data and applies technical principles and theories under supervision.
• Participate in other environment-related projects and tasks as required, and support WWTP operations at other client facilities under direction of staff, as necessary.
• Performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations.
• Conducts a variety of standardized tests and may prepare specimens; Sets up and operates standard laboratory testing equipment of moderate complexity.
• Records test data and provides observation and interpretations of it.
• Performs fieldwork, including but not limited to environmental sampling, operations and maintenance and inspections at client sites.
• Other activities may include assisting with calculations, setting up and operating equipment, inspecting equipment and installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining proper project documentation.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, practices, and procedures; recognizes differences or changes that would indicate the need for attention.

Must Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Construction and Maintenance or relevant WWTP experience
• Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check.
• Must be able to successfully complete initial and random screening requirements including drug, breathalyzer, urine and/or hair test.
• Valid US Driver's License to operate a Company provided vehicle for travel to various project site(s) to support project task(s) assignments and scope of work. For positions with driving responsibilities, Motor Vehicle Records are reviewed as part of Company background check process to ensure compliance with the Company's driving standards.
• Candidate must be able to meet medical clearance requirements of an OSHA (HAZWOPER) medical surveillance physical exam.
• Position requires availability for on-call duty. Employees who work on-call are expected to be available to work outside on their normal work schedule including weekends, on short notice.
• Position is primarily fieldwork: daily tasks require moving and working in outdoor environments with uneven terrain and variable environmental conditions including heat, cold, dusts, dryness, noise, moisture, vibration, and chemicals to perform daily walk-throughs, inspection of worksite, environmental sampling, and operations and maintenance tasks. Also, a portion of the daily work is unaccompanied in isolated/remote areas.
• Position requires frequent (more than 50% of the workday) repetitive bending/stooping, to perform environmental sampling tasks.
• Position requires ability to operate office computer and field tablet to enter data tracking requirements.
• Position requires frequently lifting, carrying, and loading equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. such as sample coolers and pumps without assistance and up to 75lbs. with assistance.
• On occasion position requires working with arms above shoulder level and using ladders.
• Position will include wearing associated personal protective equipment, including but not limited to gloves, safety glasses/goggles, safety shoes/boots, hard hat, and hearing protection.

Preferred Requirements:

• Preferred 4 years of experience in Construction and Maintenance and/or WWTP operations.
• Aptitude for operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience with Client Word and Excel.
• Ability to record data neatly, accurately, and legibly.
• Prior Health and Safety experience, including 40-hour HAZWOPER.