24/7 Water Treatment Plant Project Lead

GHD; Questa (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a hands-on leader to run day-to-day operations at a 24/7 water treatment facility in Questa, NM. You''ll manage the operations and compliance teams, drive commissioning and troubleshooting, and treat the operation like a project with a schedule, a budget, and a bar to clear every single day.

With 10–15+ years in water/wastewater operations and strong process knowledge, you will lead a team across two shifts, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15+ years in water/wastewater operations.
• Deep knowledge of coagulation, lime softening, chemical precipitation, clarification, and filtration.
• Experience leading operations and compliance teams in 24/7 facilities.
• Ability to manage projects with schedules, budgets, and resourcing.
• Experience commissioning treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the plant's operations team across 24/7, two-shift coverage.
• Oversee the compliance team and ensure regulatory discharge requirements are met.
• Run the operation like a project — schedule, budget, resourcing, performance all on you.
• Lead commissioning activities and troubleshoot process and equipment issues.
• Own day-to-day performance of chemical treatment processes (coagulation, lime softening, etc.).
• Build and mentor a strong, accountable team culture.
• Partner with client and project leadership to keep the site safe, compliant, and efficient.

Skills

Water/wastewater operations

Team leadership

Project management

Troubleshooting

Commissioning experience

Education

Operator's license

PE license preferred

OSHA 30 certification a plus

Job description

GHD is seeking a hands-on leader to run day-to-day operations at a 24/7 water treatment facility in Questa, NM. You''ll manage the operations and compliance teams, drive commissioning and troubleshooting, and treat the operation like a project with a schedule, a budget, and a bar to clear every single day.

With 10–15+ years in water/wastewater operations and strong process knowledge, you will lead a team across two shifts, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.