Senior Groundwater Treatment System OM&M Technician

Responsibilities

• Executes complex to critical level remedial system O&M, troubleshooting, optimization, and monitoring/sampling activities.
• Observes and records specific O&M monitoring device readings.
• Performs critical safety device/failsafe component checks.
• Performs system preventative maintenance procedures and checks.
• Captures system samples according to established permit requirements.
• Makes high level recommendations for improving system performance.
• Records field notes and O&M sheets for specific tasks performed at each site and follows established procedures for documenting all field activities.
• Conducts well gauging, well development, routine groundwater/soil sampling, and other general field-related services, including general labor and construction activities as permitted by GES policies and procedures.
• Performs general subcontractor oversight and self-performs (where applicable) field-related activities related to remediation work (i.e. trenching, subsurface piping, shed and electrical installations).
• Applies mechanical knowledge and experience to troubleshoot and maintain equipment such as transfer pumps, flowmeters, filters, and other monitoring equipment.
• Uses precision measuring equipment and various hand and power tools.
• Documents and supervises various trade contractors (i.e. excavation, construction, carbon changeout services, waste disposal).
• Performs general labor, plumbing repairs, and construction duties based on the project requirements.
• Works with groundwater wells, piping and electric well pumps.
• Completes groundwater sampling using bailer and low flow methods.
• Maintains equipment calibration logs.
• Records field data to the specific task performed at each site location.
• Submits field data via email using a GES-owned computer.
• Performs system sampling and transports water samples to the laboratory as needed.
• Follows GES engineering, construction, and O&M policies and procedures.
• Adheres to GES Health & Safety Standards in all field-related activities.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5–10+ years of related environmental field experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience working with remediation systems and environmental sampling equipment.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is preferred (GES will provide training for the right candidate if not already certified).
• Candidates with water treatment experience and/or California Certified Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator certificate strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, overnights, and travel on short notice.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Strong attention to detail, work ethic, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5–10+ years of related environmental field experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience working with remediation systems and environmental sampling equipment.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (preferred).
• Water treatment experience and/or California Certified Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator certificate (strongly preferred).
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, overnights, and travel on short notice.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Strong attention to detail, work ethic, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Hybrid workforce.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage.
• 401(k).
• FSA.
• STD, LTD.
• New Parent Leave.
• 529 College Bound Fund.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Bonus Plan.