Operation, Maintenance, and Monitoring (OMM) Technician

Job Description

AECOM has an exciting opportunity for an Operation, Maintenance, and Monitoring (OMM) Technician to join our Remediation team in our Orlando, FL office.

In this role, you will primarily support remedial OMM projects at client facilities and field sites. This includes the construction and startup assistance of various remediation systems. The candidate will ideally have experience in environmental remediation/sampling, operating various remediation systems and an interest in hands-on mechanical and technical problem-solving and troubleshooting.

Typical project work includes operating groundwater treatment systems, soil vapor extraction systems, and various media sampling (groundwater, vapor, surface water, sediment, and soil). The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team and be able to work independently.

The job responsibilities for the position will include but are not limited to:

Remediation System Operations (Primary responsibilities):

• Operating various remediation systems, including:
• Bio-sparge and air sparge/soil vapor extraction systems.
• Dual and multiphase extraction systems.
• Groundwater pump-and-treat systems utilize technologies such as granular activated carbon, zeolite, particle filtration, and air stripping with off-gas treatment.

System Monitoring & Maintenance (Primary responsibilities):

• Taking and passing operator exam(s) to demonstrate understanding of system operations and maintenance.
• Remotely monitoring system performance daily,
• Responding to specific alarm conditions outside of standard working hours.
• Performing various operation and maintenance (O&M) tasks and inspections of environmental remediation equipment including air compressors, regenerative blowers, and water transfer pumps.
• Documenting all field activities and notes.
• Performing subcontractor oversight.
• Communicating effectively with the project team.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Working within defined scopes, schedules, and budgets while producing quality work.

Fieldwork & Sampling (Secondary responsibilities)

• Conducting routine fieldwork, such as:
• Groundwater, soil, or air sampling under the close supervision of field task leaders.
• Performing soil, groundwater, surface water, waste, sediment, air, and vapor sampling.
• Using field tablets and computers to efficiently access, track, and record environmental data.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• HS + 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience with operations, maintenance, and monitoring (OMM) or similar treatment systems, including automation and controls.
• Ability to travel to various client sites across Florida to conduct fieldwork, including but not limited to environmental sampling, operations and maintenance and inspections.
• Valid US Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must pass the AECOM Motor Vehicle screening
• Due to the nature of this work, United States citizenship is a requirement
• As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a drug screening
• As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a medical screening
• Ability to use basic computer programs: MS Word and MS Excel and other digital tools (use of field tablets to record data)
• Physically able to Work in outdoor environments with uneven terrain, variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, noise, and/or chemicals. Lift equipment or objects weighing 40-50 pounds. Use power gripping/squeezing hand tools and levers to perform maintenance, inspection, or reading such as removing nuts and bolts on filters or well covers. Occasionally work with arms above shoulder level, climbing stairs, and using portable ladders to perform maintenance, inspection, or readings. Wear associated personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to, safety glasses/goggles, gloves, safety shoes/boots, hard hat, face shield, and hearing protection.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher.
• Associate’s Degree or trade certification.
• Experience using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Three years of experience in a similar capacity.
• Aptitude for operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience sampling various media (groundwater, soil, vapor).
• First Aid/CPR training.
• A mature sense of professional responsibility and awareness of accepted standards of professional behavior.
• Proficient technical writing skills and ability to effectively express ideas orally in project reviews conducted among internal staff.
• Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.
• In order to receive a security badge at the client worksite for which you are being hired to perform services, you will be required to pass the client's background, medical and drug screening requirements, which will be done after you have commenced employment and is a condition of your continued employment.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

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