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    Environmental Operator

Environmental Operator Apprenticeship Program

The apprentice in this trade will work under the direction of Journeyman, and/or Journeyman Board Operator in performing the duties and tasks necessary to run the equipment in the Environmental Operations area, namely baghouses, absorber units, limestone systems, brine concentrators, and wastewater systems.

$48,150

Average Salary in New Mexico based on the Occupational Information Network (O*Net).

Who Can Be an Environmental Operator?

Math 130 must be completed. Contact the program directly to inquire about minimum requirements and the application process.

Apprentices will work 12-hour shifts alternating between days and nights, and are exposed to large rotating equipment, systems containing hot pressurized fluids, and work in areas where dust respirators and/or cartridge type respirators must be worn. Personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and hard hats must be worn.

Program Sponsor

PNM San Juan
P.O. Box 227
Waterflow, NM 87421
www.pnm.com/careers

Jake Arellano
505.598.7970 or 505.566.4077
arellanoj@sanjuancollege.edu
Jake.arellano@pnm.com

To obtain general information about registered apprenticeship, please fill out the form below and a representative from the State Apprenticeship Office will contact you by email.

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