Environmental Assistant

Tecomet, Inc seeks an Environmental Assistant in Wilmington, MA, responsible for operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plant equipment. Duties include calibrating instruments, overseeing maintenance work, monitoring operations, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The role requires knowledge of wastewater systems, effective communication skills, and adherence to safety protocols. A high school diploma is required, with certifications in wastewater treatment and hazardous materials preferred.
Operates and performs maintenance and repairs on all operational,

mechanical, and electrical equipment, systems, and structures of the

Wastewater Treatment Plant. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates and performs maintenance and repairs on all operational,

mechanical, and electrical equipment, systems, and structures of the

wastewater treatment plant to include calibration of feeders and

instruments, and repair feeders, screens, dewatering equipment, pumps,

motors, hoists, valves, and various other wastewater equipment. Oversees

performance of any contractual maintenance work performed. Monitors

plant operations regularly for proper operation and treatment. Makes any

changes needed. Performs plant calculations for chemical dosages,

chemical usage, flow rates, detention time and all other calculations

necessary for the operation of the wastewater treatment plant.

Troubleshoots and performs corrective actions to insure discharged water

quality meets or exceeds the standards of EPA and the Massachusetts

Department of Environment Protection Prepare files and enters, computer

reports, spreadsheets, historical information, and maintenance records

according to City, State, and Federal guidelines. Manages Hazardous

waste including: Weekly inspections to ensure compliance with EPA / RCRA

regulations. Storage of Hazardous waste according to EPA and Mass DEP

Regulations Prepares Hazardous waste for shipment according to DOT

Regulations Works safely observing all OSHA, Federal, State, and City

regulations. Reports any accidents immediately to supervisor Promotes

teamwork environment. Assists coworkers when needed. Maintains the

sanitary cleanliness of work areas, treatment plant and associated

facilities. Reports incidents or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.

May have to work after hours in emergency situations. KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS Working Knowledge Of All Wastewater Plant Equipment. Working

knowledge of all rules and regulations for wastewater treatment plants.

Must be able to wear mandatory safety equipment (Respirator, Chemical

Resistant Suit etc.) Ability to communicate effectively with

supervisors, coworkers, the public, and regulatory agency

representatives. Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or G.E.D. required Grade 2

or above Wastewater Treatment Operators certification preferred DOT Haz

Mat Shipping certification preferred RCRA Hazardous Waste certification