Industrial Maintenance Specialist

About the role

The ideal candidate will support industrial facilities with 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, particularly in water/wastewater treatment operations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out advanced technical tasks associated with water/wastewater treatment operations and maintenance.
• Career forward, coordinate and lead activities related to maintenance and management processes, support process optimization for efficient workflow.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs); support maintainability reviews to ensure smooth operation.
• Ensure process optimization for efficient workflow.
• Apply knowledge of hazardous waste treatment and management protocols to workplace procedures.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedure and job hazard analysis documentation.
• Oversee regulatory compliance within the operational scope.
• Perform field sampling and data collection for analysis.
• Oversee staff augmentation as required.
• Conduct operability and safety audit and reviews to ensure smooth operation.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Qualifications

• Provide guidance on day-to-day preventive and corrective maintenance practices at wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and related facilities.
• Coordinate and lead activities related to maintenance and management processes, support process optimization for efficient workflow.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs); support maintainability reviews to ensure smooth operation.
• Oversee regulatory compliance within the operational scope; apply knowledge of hazardous waste treatment and management protocols to workplace procedures.
• Perform field sampling and data collection for analysis, as needed to support operational troubleshooting and optimization.
• Oversee staff augmentation as required and coordinate work activities to meet evolving operational needs.
• Inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot process equipment (e.g., pumps, blowers, mixers, motors, grinders, valves, gates, actuators) to restore service and increase reliability.
• Identify routine preventive maintenance needs (lubrication, alignment checks, belt/drive inspection, seal and bearing checks) and document findings and follow-up actions.
• Supporting instrumentation and controls upkeep by performing basic checks and coordinating needs (e.g., calibration support, sensor cleaning, verifying signals/alarms), escalating complex issues to I&C/SCADA specialists.
• Use of a CMMS/work order system to evaluate maintenance work; identify anticipated parts usage, labor, and specialty subcontractors.
• Coordinate with operations staff to plan equipment outages, work sequences, and return-to-service verification.
• Avoidance of mechanical malfunctions affecting pumps, valves, actuators, and other process equipment.
• Communicate and coordinate with project teams including engineers, operators, subject matter specialists, and client management to plan work and report status.
• Independently manage assignments to meet safety, schedule, quality, and budget expectations; contribute to maintenance work plans and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentorship May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills and Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of water/wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance.
• Proficient in process optimization and efficient management of resources.
• Strong understanding and execution of hazardous waste treatment and management procedures.
• Skill in operational audit procedures, including operability and safety audits and reviews.
• Demonstrated computer skills for data entry, reporting, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Experience managing and troubleshooting industrial/mechanical equipment; wastewater, water, or similar process facilities experience preferred.
• Experience conducting condition assessments of equipment.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial/mechanical equipment; wastewater, water, or similar process facilities experience preferred.
• Understanding of asset management and assist with development of an asset management program.
• Ability to work both independently and in coordinated teams, including collaborating closely with operators, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and strong follow-through.
• Eagerness to be onsite in field offices and perform hands-on work at various sites, including outdoor work and variable weather conditions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to document work performed and communicate equipment status, risks, and next steps.
• Proficiency with standard software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and comfort learning CMMS/work order tools; ability to collect and interpret basic operating data.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend practical corrective actions.

Benefits and Other Compensation

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance.

About Brown And Caldwell

Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities.