Plant Operator II

HydroGeoLogic, Inc.

Springfield, MA

Description/Job Summary
HGL ‒ WHO WE ARE
At HGL, we value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. We provide opportunities for a dynamic work environment surrounded by industry leaders working to solve today’s environmental, infrastructure, and natural resources challenges.
HGL offers career advancement through internal and external training, skill advancement, and education. Projects at HGL span the United States and its territories all while solving problems associated with emerging contaminants (PFAS, radiological, and unexploded ordnance) along with traditional chemical contamination across all media.
With over 500 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high profile projects, but small enough that personal working environments are possible with senior management and HGL's talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.
HGL ‒ WE INVEST IN YOU
It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. HGL’s mission is to continually deliver new solutions and technologies for the ever-changing range of environmental challenges encountered in today’s world. HGL’s corporate culture ensures you’ll be given the opportunity for career advancement while being supported by bright, highly productive peers and leaders.
Position Description
HGL operates groundwater treatment systems for the US Army Corps of Engineers between north central New Jersey and southern New Jersey. The successful candidate will train under the current plant operator and be responsible for operation and maintenance of two groundwater treatment systems on a part-time basis with a minimum of 20 hours per week .
This is a remote work position in New Jersey and the candidate must have the ability to travel to work sites within the central part of the state, with travel to and around South Plainfield, NJ and Washington Borough, NJ. Travel expenses will be provided through mileage reimbursement or monthly stipend.
Responsibilities/Duties
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
The person hired for this role will be responsible for performing various field assignments on a part-time basis including operation and maintenance of groundwater treatment systems; site inspections and reports; collecting environmental samples; responding to alarms; overseeing subcontractors, assisting in preparation of required daily, weekly and monthly reports; and attending and participating in monthly progress meetings. The operator will be required to have an N-2 Industrial Treatment Plant License.
Required Skills
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
The ideal candidate will need the following as a foundation for success in this role:
Working with SCADA systems and remotely monitoring system operations
Air Stripper operations and maintenance (both packed tower and shallow tray strippers)
Carbon adsorption (liquid and vapor phase) systems
Chemical treatment (coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation)
Environmental sampling including groundwater, air, and soil media
Minimum of 2-year degree in trade or technical school.
Minimum of an N2 NJDEP Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License
What You Need To Stand Out
Knowledge of mechanical systems including pumps, piping, valves, gauges, HVAC etc.
Ability to work independently
Good communication skills
Details
MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY
We are all unique in our experiences and diversity of backgrounds, yet we share a drive and vision in our belief that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This unites and empowers us to strive for excellence in all our endeavors.
A pre-hire drug test and physical are required.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected category. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly at 703-478-5186.
EEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster , US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster , Know Your Rights , and Pay Transparency Notice .
A full list of benefits is available at .
The hourly rate for this position ranges from $ 27.50 to $40.00 per hour . This position's final salary can be impacted by various factors including, but not limited to, contractual requirements, geographic location, job-related education, training, experience, and skills. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

Posted 2025-09-23

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