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Battelle · 6 days ago

Wastewater Management Technician Specialist

Patrick AFB, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

7+ years exp

Battelle is a company that conducts research and development, manages national laboratories, and provides critical services. They are seeking a Wastewater Management Technician Specialist to support water treatment and management efforts at an operational fire training facility, working closely with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center.

Biotechnology

Responsibilities

Works on assignments that are complex in nature where considerable judgment, creativity and initiative are required to identify the problem and provide input into a solution

Performs moderately complex analysis to verify the accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of project work. Identifies ways to control and/or reduce costs and/or improve performance without negatively impacting client expectations. Contributes to the technical planning of project work including recommending and implementing improved methods for new approaches. May provide input and justification for capital equipment purchases. Responsible for various types of equipment, maintenance, and oversight of facilities

Maintain water concentration systems (such as thermal evaporators) in working order, ensure required maintenance, trouble shoot and conduct out-of-cycle maintenance, and provide insight and input on protocols and process optimization

Provides input and recommendations to Project Managers on time and resources

Completes complex tasks under minimal supervision or guidance. Plans and performs project work from a basic understanding of objectives and work statements. Tracks progress against identified milestones and reports to supervisor any deviations from the plan

Monitor filtration stations and clean out or change out filtration materials as needed. Collect filtration materials in drums and coordinate processing through the base hazardous materials collection point for removal

Additional responsibilities may include Hazardous Materials monitoring, including working with vendor contractors for processing

This position is co-located with a fire research group and work may include support of RDT&E, including, but not limited to, setup and tear down of test equipment and activities, setting up cameras, assisting with mixing firefighting agents in tanks, cleanup of fire test equipment and area after test

Candidates with industrial truck operator certification may also support connecting and disconnecting trailers, drive vehicles with trailers attached to and from test sites

Assisted engineers with construction of test apparatus, plumbing piping (metal/PVC)

Qualification

Wastewater managementWater handling processesChemical engineeringElectrical engineeringMechanical engineeringIndustrial engineeringTechnical knowledgeTroubleshooting skillsData analysisProcess optimizationProblem solving

Required

Associate degree in related field; 7 years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field

May be expected to pursue various certifications or continuing educational units, as needed

Demonstrates the ability to solve complex problems

Exhibits technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills to complete complex assignments

Ability to generate and follow procedures of significant complexity

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding behind applications by creatively troubleshooting and correctly interpreting results

Identifies specific ways to improve work processes for completing project and non-project tasks

Performs complex analysis of data and provides input for reports

Benefits

Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.

Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.