What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Environmental Technician position at SWA?
SWA is seeking a Field Environmental Technician in Syracuse, NY!
Pay: Up to $32 ( based on experience )
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Minimum Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a hands-on, field-based role.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with water treatment plant operations and maintenance.
- Solid mechanical skills and ability to work independently.
- Familiarity with PLC and SCADA systems
- Previous HAZWOPER or Confined Space Entry training
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the plant electrician during electrical maintenance and troubleshooting tasks, serving as an extra set of hands during inspections, repairs, lockout/tagout activities, and equipment testing.
- Perform daily Operations and Maintenance duties at groundwater treatment plants and associated sites.
- Assist with operating and maintaining water treatment equipment, including pumps, valves, piping systems, filtration units, and process instrumentation.
- Demonstrate strong electrical awareness when working around energized equipment, control panels, motors, and sensors, ensuring safe work practices at all times.
- Conduct in depth mechanical equipment repair, including pump rebuilds, lubrication, component replacement, lancing of conveyance lines, and mechanical cleaning.
- Apply strong equipment troubleshooting skills to identify operational issues involving both mechanical and electrical components.
- Perform routine site inspections, verify proper system operations, and document conditions and field data.
- Communicate system deficiencies, repair needs, and recommended solutions with team members and field supervisors.
- Utilize or learn PLC and SCADA system interfaces; prior experience is helpful but not required.
- Support additional field tasks as needed, including construction equipment operation, building and grounds maintenance, assist sampling crews on an as needed basis, and general facility support.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $32