Staff Water Operations Specialist

About the role

Black & Veatch delivers design, procurement and construction solutions to help provide wastewater treatment to communities worldwide. We serve public and private clients with a strong focus on life cycle economy, efficiency, and reliability. Black & Veatch helps clients with startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and training of their operations staff to be able to effectively operate the new and upgraded facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide startup, commissioning and troubleshooting services for:
  • conventional wastewater treatment, advanced wastewater treatment, and biosolids
  • groundwater systems that chlorinate and/or chloraminate with hydrogen sulfide removal/softening systems, conventional surface water treatment, and advanced disinfection/filtration systems
• Prepares standard operating procedures, energy control procedures, job safety analysis, and operation and maintenance manuals for new and existing facilities.
• Perform onsite training of operations staff
• Evaluate staffing, operating costs, and system redundancy for reliable operations.
• Travel up to 75%

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' experience in:
  • wastewater operations or commissioning of wastewater plants
  • water treatment operations and/or commissioning of water treatment plants
• Plant startup and commissioning experience a must.
• Technical writing skills and basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PDF, Microsoft Visio) are a must.
• A Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or sciences preferred or any other degree, specialized training, or experience, that makes the individual uniquely qualified to perform the job responsibilities.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, vision insurances, disability, and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, and a performance-based bonus program.

Pay

Salary Plan
Job Grade

Schedule

Potential travel up to 75%
Hybrid work model offering a balance between working together in person and the flexibility of remote work.