Senior Operations Specialist (Water)

HDR · Bethlehem, PA · 3 wk ago

On-siteConsulting$72k–$129k/yrFull-time

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 working on a variety of treatment technologies for multiple treatment plants, ranging from small municipalities to some of the most iconic in the United States.

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 various 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 the operations and maintenance staff.
Provide formal and informal training to help clients’ treatment plants operate as well as they can.
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 career growth.
Travel 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.
Additional construction experience is a plus.
A high-level water treatment operator license or professional engineering license.
Experience interpreting engineering plans and specifications.
Knowledge of 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

A high school diploma or equivalent.
General background-related experience.
Strong Microsoft Office product experience.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Skills

Technical knowledge of water treatment processes.
Interpersonal and client-facing skills.
Project management and coordination abilities.
Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Leadership and teamwork capabilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including 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 bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

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

Schedule

Full-time.

Employee Status

Regular.

Business Class

WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt.

Job Posting

December 31, 2025.