Environmental Technician

Overview

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring an Environmental Technician. The Environmental/Wastewater Technician will be responsible for

the daily operation, monitoring, and optimization of the Wieland East Alton industrial wastewater treatment facility (WWTF). This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with environmental permits, regulatory requirements, and company environmental standards. In addition to wastewater treatment operations, the Environmental Technician supports site-wide environmental compliance through sampling, inspections, recordkeeping, data management, and other environmental program activities.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and workplace safety.

This role is located in East Alton, IL and will be fully on-site. 

Starting Pay: $62,000-$75,000

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Pay Schedule: Bi-Weekly

Responsibilities

Environmental Technician Responsibilities:

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations

• Operate and monitor the WWTF to ensure effective treatment and permit compliance.
• Perform routine system inspections of treatment equipment, pumps, tanks, piping systems, instrumentation, and controls.
• Monitor treatment processes and adjust chemical feed rates, pH control systems, sludge handling equipment, and other operational parameters as needed.
• Collect and analyze operational data to optimize treatment performance and identify potential issues.
• Respond to alarms, process upsets, and equipment malfunctions and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate repairs with maintenance personnel and contractors.
• Manage treatment chemicals and related inventories.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, reports, and records required by operating permits and company procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory reports and compliance documentation.

Environmental Sampling and Monitoring

• Collect wastewater, stormwater, and other environmental samples in accordance with regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Coordinate laboratory analysis and maintain sample chain-of-custody documentation.
• Review analytical data and communicate unusual results or trends to management.

Environmental Compliance Support

• Conduct routine environmental inspections of site operations, storage areas, treatment systems, and waste management areas.
• Support compliance activities associated with air permits, wastewater permits, stormwater permits, hazardous waste regulations, spill prevention programs, and other environmental requirements.
• Assist with environmental audits and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain environmental records, databases, and compliance tracking systems.
• Participate in corrective action efforts and assist with implementation of compliance improvements.
• Support environmental training initiatives as required.
• Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions following environmental events.

General Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in environmental operating areas.
• Work effectively with operations, maintenance, laboratory personnel, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Perform other environmental and operational duties as assigned.

Environmental Technician Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of industrial wastewater treatment, water treatment, environmental compliance, or related industrial experience.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations and industrial wastewater treatment processes.
• Ability to perform field sampling and environmental inspections.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and assist with preparation of technical reports.
• Ability to obtain Illinois Wastewater Operator Class K license withing three months of employment.

Environmental Technician Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Water Treatment, or a related technical field preferred.
• Illinois Wastewater Operator Certification.
• Experience operating industrial wastewater treatment systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with environmental permits, sampling programs, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, PLC-controlled equipment, and process instrumentation.
• Experience with hazardous waste management requirements.

Environmental Technician Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Ability to walk long distances throughout an industrial facility.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated platforms.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work around treatment chemicals, moving equipment, and industrial processes safely.

Environmental Technician Work Environment:

• Industrial manufacturing facility with exposure to noise, dust, heat, chemicals, and outdoor environmental conditions.
• Occasional after-hours, weekends, or holiday work may be required to support plant operations, environmental monitoring, or emergency response activities.

Environmental Technician Key Performance Indicators:

• Compliance with wastewater discharge permit limits.
• Completion of required environmental sampling and inspections.
• Timely and accurate regulatory reporting and recordkeeping.
• Wastewater treatment plant operational reliability and uptime.
• Successful completion of corrective actions identified during audits and inspections.
• Safety performance and adherence to environmental compliance requirements.

Qualifications

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability - Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.