Job Description

Summary

Located in Manhattan. Kansas, Aero-Mod designs, manufactures, and supports advanced wastewater treatment solutions for municipalities, industries, developers, and government agencies. With a strong focus on energy efficiency, reliability, and environmental compliance, we help new plants launch successfully and support existing facilities in optimizing performance. Our innovative technologies and hands-on consulting services ensure our systems operate as designed, delivering clean water and sustainable outcomes.

As our Biological Process Consultant, you will work with operators of new plants to ensure their plants start up with the treatment process delivering as designed and help existing plants troubleshoot process issues to remain in compliance with environmental standards. Join a team committed to making a measurable difference in water quality and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

Analyze and optimize treatment systems:

Assess biological treatment processes of new and existing Aero-Mod plants Advise operators on operations to meet performance requirements
Troubleshoot operational issues:

Investigate the root cause of process problems Develop and implement corrective actions Conduct research and development: Assist design and process engineers in developing R&D projects Assist operators and process engineers in implementing and assessing R&D projects
Provide technical training:

Educate and train plant operators and other staff on how to operate and monitor complex biological processes Conduct operator training at plants and at Aero-mod Ensure regulatory compliance: Help clients meet discharge permit limits by developing and implementing strategies for various parameters, including biological oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), and nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus)
Stay current with industry trends:

Keep up-to-date with new technologies and emerging best practices in wastewater treatment
Traveling:

>25% Travel required

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in biology preferred but applicable experience can be looked at as equally weighted Advanced understanding of wastewater biology, chemistry, and microbiology Practical experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants Experience in diagnosing and solving complex biological process problems Experience in interpreting and analyzing laboratory and operational data to identify trends and performance issues Current or previous Wastewater Operator Certification

Key Success Factors

Effective written and oral communication skills for preparing reports and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment Ability to translate data into quantifiable actions/deliverables Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, operators, and clients Aptitude for conducting both applied and theoretical research

Job Type:

Full-time

Aero-Mod offers

competitive wages and benefits,

including: 401 (k) plans with 401 (k) Safe Harbor Match Paid training and development opportunities Flexible schedules
In addition,

eligible employees

are offered:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Generous Paid Time Off Health Savings Account (HSA) Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability
Aero-Mod is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Employment at Aero-Mod is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references, successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your on-boarding documents.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance
Experience:

Wastewater treatment or related: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:

Manhattan, KS 66502 (Required)
Work Location: In person