Environmental Technician

• Growing within a company that has a proven track record of success and talent development.
• Making a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future in an industry that you can be proud of.

At Hac
h, a Veralt company, we ensure water quality for people around the world. Every team member plays a vital role in that mission. Our founding vision is to make water analysis better—faster, simpler, greener, and more informative. Motivated by the highest possible stakes in climate change and global health, we’re working to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment.

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Hach is proud to be part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto's vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career.

Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.

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Are you a strong team player with a passion for the environment and environmental regulations? We are currently seeking an Environmental Technician to join our Environmental Health & Safety team in an onsite role based in Ames, Iowa, reporting directly to the EHS Manager.

In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring environmental compliance by adhering to established protocols for managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste, overseeing the testing, treatment, and discharge of process water to the City of Ames water treatment plant, and supporting chemical spill response and cleanup efforts. Your ability to act with urgency and collaborate closely with production to support operational needs will be highly valued.

The ideal candidate will have a background in environmental regulations, be comfortable working with the metric system, and have hands-on experience using hand tools, pumps, and laboratory instrumentation.

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  Collect, consolidate, manage, and ship hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal waste in full compliance with Hach’s Hazardous Waste Management Program.
• Conduct routine onsite inspections of approved and prospective hazardous waste vendors to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Follow established procedures to maintain compliance with Hach’s pretreatment agreement with the City of Ames Water and Pollution Control Department.
• Perform daily analysis of process water, execute approved treatment protocols, and ensure proper discharge in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Support the plant Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team with environmental compliance activities, operational tasks, and other assigned responsibilities.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required; completion of at least two college‑level chemistry courses preferred, or 3+ years of experience in hazardous waste management and/or laboratory environments.
• Associate degree in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), Environmental Science, or related field strongly preferred;
  Certified Environmental Safety and Health Technician (CESHT) or similar certification is highly required.