Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician to join the team at our Blackhawk, CO plant. Be involved in projects with our Mining Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant facilities, pumps, blowers, engines, motors, chemical feed systems, filters, valves, pipes, air compressors, heating/cooling equipment, aeration equipment, mixers, boilers, generators, and other major mechanical and hydraulic equipment found in a water or wastewater treatment facility.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mobile equipment including a skid steer and a light truck.
• Operate skid steer to perform grounds maintenance, including snow removal on a seasonal basis.
• Assist the operations staff with logging process variables, making process changes, troubleshooting equipment failures, and accessing site sampling locations.
• Manage the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) database with the assistance of the site manager.
• Cook up and assist maintenance subcontractors and equipment inspectors.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of parts and tools onsite.
• Read and understand equipment drawings, datasheets, and assembly information.
• Work safely and monitor facilities and equipment to identify and repair leaks and other malfunctions.
• Identify and diagnose treatment plant equipment and controls failures.
• Install and perform preventive maintenance on plant process instrumentation including pH probes, turbidity and flow meters.
• Model safe work practices and provides leadership in achieving safety goals.
• Order parts for repairs according to equipment bills of material.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one year in a similar maintenance position at a warehouse, production facility, or a Public Works.
• Ability to obtain a 40-hour OSHA HazWOPER certificate or have a current certificate.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• Ability to operate heavy mobile, construction type equipment.
• Possess a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality guidelines, procedures, and safe work procedures.
• Experience preparing safety documentation; JHEA’s, work permits, for “High Risk/Non-Routine Work” when required.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues/problems on a proactive basis.
• Previous work with SCADA control systems.
• Basic understanding of pneumatic controls.
• Working knowledge of electrical equipment and safety procedures.
• Ability to complete shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary (shifts are 12-hours per day).
• Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication abilities, both verbally and in writing, conveying ideas in a clear and professional manner.
• Demonstrates self-leadership, attention to detail, a willingness to learn new skills, ability to multitask, follow instructions, and adhere to company policies.
• Demonstrates proficiency in working both independently and on teams while adhering to supervisory guidance, and effectively collaborates as a team member to achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times per day.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs and on unimproved areas of the site several times per day.

Qualifications

• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year in a similar maintenance position at a warehouse, production facility, or a Public Works.
• Ability to obtain a 40-hour OSHA HazWOPER certificate or have a current certificate.
• Ability to operate heavy mobile, construction type equipment.
• Possess a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality guidelines, procedures, and safe work procedures.
• Experience preparing safety documentation; JHEA’s, work permits, for “High Risk/Non-Routine Work” when required.
• Previous work with SCADA control systems.
• Basic understanding of pneumatic controls.
• Working knowledge of electrical equipment and safety procedures.
• Ability to complete shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary (shifts are 12-hours per day).
• Good interpersonal and communication abilities, both verbally and in writing, conveying ideas in a clear and professional manner.
• Self-leadership, attention to detail, a willingness to learn new skills, ability to multitask, follow instructions, and adhere to company policies.
• Proficiency in working both independently and on teams while adhering to supervisory guidance, and effectively collaborating as a team member to achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times per day.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs and on unimproved areas of the site several times per day.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Pay

Expected Salary: $22.22-$30.57 per hour

Schedule

This role requires shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary (shifts are 12-hours per day).

About WSP

ABOUT US WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

Contact Information

www.wsp.com

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