Onsite Environmental Technician III

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a creative, talented Environmental Technician III for immediate employment for BNSF Interbay Seattle, WA Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) operations and compliance inspections at various sites northern WA and Vancouver, BC. Duties include the following:

Operating the WWTP to meet the required discharge limits during routine influent and treatment conditions outlined in the discharge permit.

Operating the WWTP in a safe and professional manner, including maintaining required training and certifications including e- RAILSAFE, Contractor Orientation, and Roadway Worker Protection.

Confirming proper operation and testing of the WWTP after repairs, maintenance, or cleaning.

Participating in BNSF Bi-Monthly WWTP Operator calls, and annual BNSF WW Conference.

Perform all inspections utilizing the BNSF's EAM system.

Perform routine cleaning of the DAF associated with WWTP operations.

Coordinating and/or assisting with WWTP repairs, maintenance, and cleaning utilizing the EAM 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 WASTE inspections at various locations in Washington.

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. 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.