Water - Wastewater FM Technician

Summary Of Position

The Water/Wastewater/Environmental Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of site potable and purified water systems, wastewater treatment systems, and site environmental management systems in accordance with New York State regulations, federal requirements, and internal quality standards.

In addition, the water/wastewater/environmental technician is a member of the site facilities maintenance team and performs various facility maintenance tasks and PMs as assigned through the site work order and PM management system.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

The Water/Wastewater/Environmental technician reports directly to the Facilities Manager, and indirectly to the site Environmental, Health and Safety Department Manager.

Responsibilities

Water Systems Management

• Operate, monitor, and maintain facility water systems, including:
• Site potable water generation and distribution
• USP Purified Water
• Reverse osmosis (RO), deionization (DI), and filtration units
• Backflow Preventers
• Cooling tower and steam boiler chemical treatment systems.
• Perform daily monitoring, sampling, testing, and documentation to ensure compliance with USP, FDA, DOH, SRBC, and internal quality standards.
• Troubleshoot system alarms, performance deviations, and equipment malfunctions.
• Occasional work on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays is required.
  

Wastewater & Environmental Compliance

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment facility and systems.
• Conduct daily inspections, sampling, and testing to ensure compliance with:
• NYSDEC SPDES permit requirements
• EPA environmental regulation
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and reports for monthly regulatory reporting, and internal/external audits.
  

Environmental Monitoring & Reporting

• Support facility environmental programs, including:
• Hazardous Waste Program
• Non-Hazardous Waste Program
• 90 day and satellite waste area management
• Biohazardous waste program
• Recyclables program
• Universal Waste Program (Batteries, Lamps, e-waste, etc.)
• Tank inspection program
• Collect and dispose of all site waste.
• Schedule, support, oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste shipments.
• Participate as a trained member of the site spill response team.
• Assist with site training, internal audits, regulatory inspections, and corrective action implementation.
  

General Maintenance

• Performs routine PMs and hands-on repairs to equipment.
• Executes general building maintenance work orders.
• Authors/updates/revises PM documentation and change controls.
  
  

Qualifications

• NYS grade C Water system operator license
• NYS wastewater system operator license
• NYS 7G pesticide technician license
• NYSDOH Backflow Tester Certification
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Team player and willing to work with minimal supervision.
• Vocational training or 3 years work experience with water/wastewater/environmental systems
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changes in priorities, multiple work assignments and work conditions.
• Able to read and interpret manufacturers’ manuals, data sheets, schematic drawings and equipment specifications.
• Experienced with basic Microsoft Office applications. (ex. Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Use/apply basic math skills.
  
  

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $35.00 - $41.00. This position is eligible for Alvogen’s annual discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package, consisting of medical and prescription drug coverage (two PPO plans and an HDHP with Health Savings Account and employer contribution), dental, vision, flexible spending accounts. Alvogen’s benefits package also includes a retirement savings program, long-term care coverage, paid time off (112 hours to start) inclusive of sick time, disability benefits, life insurance, a wellness program, and 13 company recognized paid holidays per year. We anticipate this position will be posted on 01/01/2026 and remain open for at least 30 days. To apply, select the apply button and submit your application.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets