Environmental Technician

Imagine yourself …

Part of a global, high performing team.

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 Hach, a Veralto 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.  Learn more about us: https://www.hach.com/about-us 

Hach is proud to 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 Verlato'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.

As part of the broader Veralto network, you’ll enter a world of possibility: search for your next exciting assignment on our internal job marketplace. Maintain your professional profile to enhance your visibility to internal talent scouts. Here you’ll have opportunities to foster your professional development and grow your career. 

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We offer:

Access to the Veralto Enterprise SystemLean business culture of continuous improvementA framework for professional developmentIn-house content for continuous learningFlexible working hoursHealth benefits 401(k)

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.

If you are looking to step into a dynamic role where you can learn, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you!

In this role, a typical day will look like:

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 desirable.

Valid driver’s license required.

Hach is proud to 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.

US ONLY: 

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $30.00 - $30.00 USD per hour. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

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