Associate Environmental Scientist 1 - Emergency Response Team

At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston has continued to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.
Weston is seeking an Associate Environmental Scientist to support the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of water treatment systems. This hands-on position combines field and office work, including system monitoring, environmental sampling, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational documentation.
The position supports our contract with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 3 that includes Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, D.C., and seven Tribal Nations. The successful candidate will have a strong desire to make a difference in our communities by doing work that helps to protect public health and our environment.
Location: Pittsburg, PA
Expected Outcomes:
Operate and monitor water treatment systems, including filtration units, pumps, valves, piping, chemical feed systems, and instrumentation.
Perform routine inspections, operational checks, preventive maintenance, and minor equipment repairs.
Monitor system performance and record flow, pressure, totalizer, and other meter readings.
Prepare chemical feed solutions and follow established chemical-handling procedures.
Collect water, groundwater, soil, and other environmental samples using approved procedures.
Calibrate, operate, and maintain field monitoring and sampling equipment.
Identify and troubleshoot operational or mechanical issues involving pumps, valves, piping, treatment equipment, and instrumentation.
Maintain accurate operating logs, field notes, analytical results, maintenance records, and daily reports.
Organize project files and prepare documentation of field, treatment-system, and maintenance activities.
Follow site-specific safety requirements, environmental regulations, standard operating procedures, and established safe work practices.
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support treatment-system operations.
Respond promptly to system alarms, shutdowns, and operational issues, including after-hours and weekend events while on call.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
0 to 2 years of related experience.
This position requires U.S. citizenship
Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences or related field and
Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to follow technical procedures and read operating manuals, equipment instructions, or schematics.

Skills
Documentation