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Job Summary

Battelle’s National Security Business Unit is seeking a Wastewater Management Technician Specialist to support Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts to treat and manage water at an operational fire training facility. This position supports the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) and is located on-site at Tyndall Air Force Base, near Panama City, FL.

The Technician Specialist will be a self-starter with experience in processes and systems for water handling, wastewater management, and analysis of water from treatment processes. The candidate should demonstrate broad applied science and engineering skills that include practical expertise in areas that include (but not limited to) chemical, electrical, mechanical, and industrial engineers.

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)

Key Qualifications

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: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

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.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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