Environmental Field Technician
Core
Fixed-term Environmental Technician managing water management projects from planning to implementation, focusing on water/wastewater treatment operations, monitoring, and maintenance.
Role type
Field Technician (Water Treatment)
Builds
Water treatment systems, monitoring programs, and compliance documentation for clients in water management.
Domain
Water treatment and environmental management
Required skills
Water chemistry knowledge, water/wastewater treatment process understanding, water quality instrument operation (YSI), low flow sampling, chemical dosing calculation, construction site experience, laboratory paperwork preparation, risk identification, groundwater/surface water monitoring, pump system and pipe network management, technical writing.
Preferred skills
Hydraulic knowledge, water treatment equipment design experience (ion exchange, adsorption, filtration, cooling, automated controls), commissioning and optimization of water treatment plants, experience in rental/mining/construction/heavy industries.
Technologies
YSI instruments, peristaltic pumps, bladder pumps, dosing pumps, monitoring controllers, water quality monitoring probes, automated control systems.
Responsibilities
Analyse and interpret water quality data to develop reports and specifications; Install and maintain water treatment system components; Prepare equipment for hire and perform general maintenance; Monitor groundwater, surface water, and process water; Conduct bench/jar testing of raw water samples; Calculate and forecast chemical dosing rates; Collaborate on water treatment designs and groundwater table management; Ensure project compliance with policy, legislation, and licensing requirements.
Seniority
Junior to Intermediate