Systems Operator

Operator Position at TerraTherm, Inc.

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This is a temporary position and candidates must be located within the Providence, RI area.

TerraTherm is looking for reliable, mechanically skilled Operators to safely and efficiently operate process equipment in thermal remediation projects. This hands-on field role suits individuals who enjoy troubleshooting, maintenance, monitoring systems, problem-solving, traveling, and collaborating within a project team. The specific Operator level offered will depend on the candidate's verified experience, education, licenses, technical skills, and familiarity with industrial or environmental process equipment.

Position Summary

The Operator is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and documenting vapor and liquid treatment systems on TerraTherm projects. Primary duties include routine system rounds, collecting process data, responding to alarms, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, sampling, conducting equipment inspections, handling shift turnover, and coordinating with project management and project engineering. Operators also support construction, system modifications, startups, shutdowns, and demobilization as project needs require.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Operation: Safely operate and monitor assigned vapor and liquid treatment equipment in accordance with work plans, operating procedures, permit requirements, and project direction.
• Perform routine system rounds, inspections, sampling, meter readings, and data collection accurately and according to schedule. Review and promptly report any abnormal readings or changing conditions.
• HMI and Alarm Response: Monitor onsite and remote HMI functions, system status, alarms, setpoints, and interlocks within assigned authority. Respond to alarms, including after-hours events, within the timeframe established for the project.
• Maintenance and Equipment Care: Perform assigned cleaning, filter changes, lubrication, inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and replacement of malfunctioning components. Maintain tools, spare parts, and operating supplies.
• Troubleshooting: Use field observations, operational data, alarms, manuals, meters, and logical checks to identify issues with equipment, mechanical, electrical, control, communication, or process systems during training and qualification. Escalate problems quickly to avoid impacts on safety, compliance, or system availability.
• Treatment Equipment: Develop working knowledge of the assigned project equipment, which may include pumps, tanks, filters, blowers, vapor and liquid treatment components, oxidizers, accelerators, VGAC, MPEs, SCRs, heaters, controls, communications, instrumentation, boilers, and steam components.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate operator logs, sampling records, alarm-response records, equipment service reports, maintenance records, inspection records, daily reports, and other project documentation.
• Communication: Communicate operating status, maintenance needs, abnormal conditions, equipment failures, supply needs, and lessons learned to the appropriate site lead, Project Engineer, Project Manager, or Field Supervisor.
• Team Support: Work professionally with Operators, Field Technicians, Foremen, supervisors, engineers, project managers, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and office personnel. Provide instruction to less experienced employees as assigned.
• Cross-Phase Support: Assist with construction, equipment installation, piping repairs, system modifications, startup, shutdown, maintenance outages, and demobilization when trained, qualified, and assigned.
• Housekeeping and Security: Keep process areas, workspaces, vehicles, tool trailers, equipment, and company-provided accommodations clean and organized. Secure tools, equipment, and supplies before leaving the site.
• Administrative Reliability: Submit accurate timesheets, expense reports, receipts, Cascade Cards, training items, and other required documents on time.

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Read, understand, and follow the site Health and Safety Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis or Job Safety Analysis, daily pre-task plan, operating procedures, and project-specific requirements.
• Actively participate in daily safety meetings, pre-task planning, hazard recognition, Cascade Cards, inspections, and Stop Work Authority.
• Apply required controls for electrical hazards, lockout/tagout, pressure, temperature, chemicals, rotating equipment, hot surfaces, fuel, confined spaces, hot work, lifting, and other hazards applicable to assigned systems.
• Monitor safety equipment and operating conditions, identify concerns, and take appropriate action within training and authority.
• Report incidents, near misses, unsafe and changing conditions, alarms, equipment damage, and system concerns immediately.
• Perform only tasks for which the employee has been trained, qualified, authorized, and assigned. Seek qualified support when the work surpasses the employee's authority or capability.

Physical Demands:

This role involves moderate physical effort over 8 to 12-hour shifts. Responsibilities may include standing and walking for long periods, climbing stairs or ladders, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting or carrying tools, equipment, filters, hoses, and consumable items up to 50 pounds. Employees should be able to perform operational, construction support, and maintenance tasks while wearing required personal protective gear and working indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.

Work Environment and Travel:

Operators work at active industrial, construction, and environmental-remediation sites that require special safety precautions. Work may occur around operating process equipment, moving machinery, pressurized piping, electrical systems, hazardous substances, elevated noise levels, hot equipment, uneven terrain, and changing weather. This is a travel-based position with extended assignments at project locations throughout the United States. Rotational schedules, overtime, weekends, holidays, night work, shifting shifts, on-call responsibilities, and after-hours alarm response may be required based on project needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work or military experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet the company's driving requirements.
• Experience with mechanical systems, electrical maintenance, controls, industrial equipment, process operations, treatment systems, or related fieldwork. Level placement will depend on verified experience and capability.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment and annual medical surveillance examinations, drug and alcohol screenings, respirator clearance, and project-site access requirements.
• Ability to complete required HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR/AED, respirator fit testing, safety orientation, and project-specific training.
• Ability to read and follow operating procedures, safety documents, equipment manuals, process flow diagrams, labels, and basic electrical or mechanical drawings.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, electronic forms, HMI interfaces, training, and PDF documents.
• Strong communication, documentation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision, manage multiple priorities, remain calm during alarms or equipment problems, and know when to escalate.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, work rotational assignments, and participate in on-call or after-hours alarm coverage.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Thermal remediation, environmental remediation, wastewater treatment, industrial process operations, or complex treatment systems.
• Mechanical maintenance, automotive or diesel mechanics, millwright work, pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, valves, piping, plumbing, or HVAC.
• Electrical maintenance, 480-volt three-phase motors and controls, instrumentation, PLCs, HMI or SCADA systems, communications, transmitters, switches, multimeters, or signal-testing equipment.
• Operation or maintenance of oxidizers, accelerators, vapor treatment, liquid treatment, VGAC, MPEs, SCRs, heater circuits, boilers, burners, steam systems, or water-treatment equipment.
• Pipefitting, pipe threading, welding and fabrication, rigging and hoisting, forklift or skid-steer operation, drilling, concrete, earthwork, or industrial construction.
• Boiler operator, wastewater operator, electrical, HVAC, hoisting, or other applicable trade or jurisdictional licenses and certifications.
• Experience training employees, leading a shift, coordinating maintenance, or serving as the primary operating contact for a site or system.

Why Join Us?

This position offers hands-on experience with specialized thermal remediation technologies, process equipment, system controls, maintenance, and field operations. TerraTherm provides required training and supports ongoing technical development. Operator level and responsibilities will be determined by the candidate's verified experience and qualifications, with opportunities to expand capabilities, including TerraTherm-specific system knowledge and increased project exposure.

$28 - $34 per hour depending on experience

Respiratory Protection will be required