Environmental System Technician

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consulting solutions for natural and built assets. With over 34,000 people in more than 30 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. Together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description Arcadis is seeking an Environmental System Technician to join our team in Novi, MI. While this position requires both field and office work, the candidate should expect to spend 95–100% of their time in the field. As part of our Resilience Environment team, you will help improve quality of life by assisting project sites throughout the region with active operations and maintenance of wastewater and water treatment systems, and other remedial treatment systems, environmental monitoring, waste coordination, and subcontractor oversight. The ideal candidate has previous experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting treatment systems (including but not limited to mixers, oil/water separators, waste transfer pumps, holding tanks, cooling towers, filters, power and control panels, recorders, feeders, proportioning pumps, chemicals and slurries, chemical testing equipment such as pH meters, color test and settling agents, beakers, titration apparatus, material handling equipment, chemical and sludge waste barrels, clarifiers, polymer feed modules, filter press, sludge dryer, pH/ORP control equipment, groundwater remediation equipment such as well pumps, level/flow controls, stripping tower, blowers, vapor phase control unit, media filters, baghouse filter, gauges, sensors, safety equipment, clothing and hand tools) of all complexity, and an aptitude for mechanical and electrical problem solving. Role accountabilities Your responsibilities will involve performing remedial system O&M, troubleshooting, optimization, and monitoring/sampling. You will ensure that health and safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe and controlled manner. You will assure integrity, cleanliness, and security of system buildings and equipment, and provide prompt communication to the project management team when equipment is not safe or functioning at optimal performance to meet project objectives. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined with experience operating and troubleshooting tools and equipment. They will also read and have a general understanding of mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings. Effective time management, ability to work with diverse people and skill sets, and the ability to adapt to changing work environments will be crucial. You will utilize solid written and verbal communication skills and sound judgement to make good decisions benefiting the project and the client. Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, repair, and adjust treatment plant machinery and equipment including pumps, valves, motors, meters, tanks, reservoirs, feeders, and other equipment to ensure system is operating at optimal operation for the established metrics including Municipal, State, and Federal codes for environmental protection of waterways and air quality. Perform system preventative maintenance procedures and checks. Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with our Quality Management System. Provide prompt communication to project management when equipment is not safe or functioning at optimal performance. Implement immediate corrective actions when an alarm is triggered or system data indicates a potential safety, operational or compliance issue. Review and evaluate operational data and provide recommendations for improving system performance to meet system objectives. Collect system samples according to established permit and operational requirements. Calibrate and maintain controllers, electrodes, flow and control equipment. Determine and prepare appropriate ratios of chemical mixes for batch treatments. Install, maintain, and perform data download from a host of smart telemetry devices Internet of Things (IoT). Oversee subcontractors to perform selected operation, maintenance/repair of systems, preventative maintenance, and monitoring in accordance with Health and Safety requirements. Record all project observations, readings, and activities as required for regulatory, client, and safety record keeping requirements in a timely manner using electronic, field books, tablets, or paper forms. Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent 2 years of mechanical system O&M experience Preferred Qualifications Trade school certificate/diploma, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree Wastewater or environmental water treatment system experience Wastewater or water license certification 40‑hour HAZWOPER training Confined space entry training Behavioral‑based safety training Knowledge of programmable logic controllers RCRA hazardous waste and DOT waste handling training Fluent in Microsoft suite of software (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) and familiarity with PowerBI, MSAccess, and PowerPoint Benefits Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward and recognition program, and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $55,200 – $82,800. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. Equal Opportunity Employer We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arcadis