Job Description
Operations and Maintenance Specialist
Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will consist of a variety of field and office (primary) tasks related to the operations and maintenance of mechanical systems and monitoring of site remedies at a former mine site and active vanadium mill site in Arkansas. Function as onsite lead in maintaining compliance with permit conditions and leading field teams. You will provide field work planning and coordination with technical team, health and safety oversight, work permitting, and direct oversight of subcontractors performing operations, maintenance (groundskeeping and facility up-keep), and monitoring activities. Daily drive around 500-acre site to observe and document changes in conditions. Communicate observations, status, and findings with technical team on a weekly basis. Keep detailed records of onsite activities. Track and report environmental compliance requirements. Office tasks such as data entry, routine reporting, coordinating field efforts, sample packaging and shipping, health/safety/compliance-oriented tasks, and attending Teams-based meetings, as needed. Build and maintain relationships with neighboring industrial operators and interacting with our clients. Role is 6 hours per day Monday through Friday (30 hours per week, part time) with general work hours being 7 am to 5 pm.
Required Qualifications:
- Operations and Maintenance (O&M), subcontractor oversight experience, environmental sampling (e.g., groundwater and surface water) and 5+ years experience required.
- Experience working on active construction/remediation project sites and overseeing subcontractors.
- Strong attention to detail when conducting/overseeing field work.
- Ability to follow explicit directions as described in multi-step procedures.
- Experience with using Microsoft Office-based software.
- A valid driver’s license with no major infractions.
- Located within daily commuting distance to Hot Springs, AR, required.
- Have or can obtain upon start date- Arkansas Basic Industrial Wastewater Operator License.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Construction management experience a plus.
- Bachelor's Degree (engineering or science) or equivalent preferred.
- HAZWOPER 40-hour training a plus.
