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
Environmental Field Technician
Builds
Water treatment systems, monitoring programs, and compliance documentation for clients in water management.
Domain
Water treatment and environmental management
Required skills
water quality data analysis, water treatment system installation and maintenance, chemical dosing calculation, groundwater and surface water monitoring, bench/jar testing, water chemistry knowledge, project risk identification, laboratory paperwork preparation
Preferred skills
hydraulic knowledge, water treatment equipment design (ion exchange, adsorption, filtration), commissioning and optimization of water treatment plants, technical writing
Technologies
YSI instruments, peristaltic pumps, bladder pumps, dosing pumps, monitoring controllers, water quality monitoring probes
Responsibilities
Analyse and interpret water quality data to develop reports and specifications; Install and maintain water treatment system components; Prepare water treatment equipment for hire and perform general maintenance; Monitor groundwater, surface water, and treatment system 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 environmental legislation and licensing requirements
Seniority
Junior or Intermediate, hands-on IC