Senior Operations Specialist (Water)

About the role

HDR is seeking an energetic, hardworking problem solver to become a full-time Senior Operations Specialist to work on both municipal and industrial water treatment facilities. This position will involve supporting project leaders, managing operations and maintenance projects, and performing various tasks related to water treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support HDR project leaders on water treatment projects requiring input from Operations Specialists.
• Review drawings for operability review and HazOps analysis with an eye for successful operation of treatment processes.
• Manage operations and maintenance projects with both municipal and industrial clients, including client interfacing, regulatory reporting, and personnel, subcontractor, and maintenance management.
• Develop startup and commissioning plans and host workshops to ensure these plans work for each specific plant.
• Perform startup and commissioning of new water treatment facilities, working alongside contractors and engineers to ensure the new equipment functions correctly before handing it over to operations and maintenance staff.
• Provide formal and informal training to help clients’ treatment plants operate effectively.
• Test facilities to ensure they are ready for startup and after startup, meet the capacity requirements of the design.
• Perform condition assessment and asset management tasks on water and wastewater facilities, using state-of-the-art evaluation tools.
• Conduct operational or maintenance troubleshooting and evaluations on municipal and industrial water facilities.
• Work on a variety of new and innovative projects, providing opportunities for growth and development.
• Travel up to 30-40% of the time, with weekend travel not typically required.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years field experience in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment at water treatment facilities and/or resolving water treatment process problems.
• High level water treatment operator license or professional engineering license.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and computerized maintenance and management systems.
• A strong attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Microsoft Office product experience.
• General background-related experience.
• A strong attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Skills

This position requires a combination of technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and interpersonal abilities. Specific skills include troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment, interpreting engineering plans and specifications, and effective communication with clients and contractors.

Benefits

At HDR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $71,960 - 128,500, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Schedule

This position is full-time and regular.

Business Class

The business class for this position is WW Treatment and Effluent Management.

Job Posting

The job posting ends on December 31, 2025.

Company Beliefs

HDR believes in the principles of employment equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.