Craftsman/Scientist
About this role
Job Summary:
The APTIM Federal Services LLC (APTIM) team has an opening for a craftsman or technician under its EPA Contract at the USEPA Test and Evaluation Facility in Cincinnati, Ohio. This candidate would be responsible for designing and assembling treatment systems for bench, pilot, and field-scale environmental research and development systems, as well as troubleshooting existing systems. Designs and technical drawings are provided by APTIM engineers.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
• Configure, design, and assemble treatment systems. “Hands-on” from the ground up. • Create bill of material for system design. • Specify pumps, pressure gauges, flow meters, etc. to be used in these designs • Build frames to hold these systems from Unistrut, metal, PVC, etc. • Plumb the systems using PVC, stainless steel, copper, HDPE, PEX, etc. • Basic maintenance/repair/troubleshooting of APTIM equipment and existing treatment systems. • Build concrete forms / Assemble ductwork / Woodworking / Basic carpentry / Painting/Rigging
Basic Qualifications:
• Associate degree in engineering technology, industrial technology, mechanical systems, environmental technology, construction technology, or a related technical discipline, with 5–7 years of relevant hands-on experience. An equivalent combination of technical training, apprenticeship, certifications, and directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. • Demonstrated experience assembling, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical, plumbing, process, or environmental treatment systems. • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, schematics, equipment specifications, and bills of materials. • Working knowledge of pumps, valves, pressure gauges, flow meters, piping, tubing, fittings, and related process-system components. • Working knowledge of the use of a drill press, vertical band saws, table saws. • Ability to machine metal (lathe, milling, etc.) a plus. • Forklift, aerial lift certification a plus. • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, etc.) • Ability to obtain and maintain access authorization for the USEPA Test and Evaluation Facility.
About APTIM
APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.