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, interfacing with clients, performing startup and commissioning, and conducting condition assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support HDR project leaders on water treatment projects requiring input from Operations Specialists.
• Review drawings for operability review and HazOps analysis.
• Manage operations and maintenance projects with both municipal and industrial clients.
• Interact with clients, prepare regulatory reports, and oversee personnel, subcontractors, and maintenance management.
• Develop startup and commissioning plans and conduct workshops.
• Perform startup and commissioning of new water treatment facilities.
• Host workshops to share startup and commissioning ideas with client's contractors and operators.
• Conduct formal and informal training to help clients' treatment plants operate effectively.
• Test facilities to ensure they are ready for startup and after startup meet design capacity requirements.
• Perform condition assessment and asset management tasks on water and wastewater facilities.
• Perform operational or maintenance troubleshooting and evaluations on municipal and industrial water facilities.
• Work on a variety of new and innovative projects in the southern portion of the central United States, with the potential to work across the country.
• May require 30 to 40% travel, 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

• 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

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with computerized maintenance and management systems.

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 upon 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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