Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

WSP Global Inc.; Black Hawk (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician to join our Blackhawk, CO plant. You will monitor processes, collect samples, and perform lab analyses to support the mining team. The role requires shift work, safety compliance, and ability to operate equipment on site.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and OSHA HazWOPER certification or eligibility. Physical stamina and teamwork are essential as you assist maintenance and ensure safe plant operations.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and OSHA HazWOPER certification or able to obtain.
• Ability to operate heavy mobile, construction-type equipment.
• Strong safety practices and the ability to work shifts (nights/weekends/holidays).

Responsibilities

• Assist in wastewater treatment plant monitoring and adjustments.
• Perform lab water sampling QA/QC and solids analysis.
• Collect samples from influent and downstream water sources.
• Record process data into logbooks up to six times daily.
• Operate filter press up to twice per day.
• Coordinate disposal of plant residuals with waste contractors.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA HazWOPER certificate (40-hour)

Job description

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.

Your Impact

• Assist colleagues in the wastewater treatment plant process including process monitoring and adjustments.

• Perform laboratory water and process sampling QA/QC which includes solids analysis and benchtop spectrophotometer analysis of water samples.

• Perform influent and downstream water source sample collection at remote locations.

• Perform data collection and entry of process and other operations information into operations logbooks up to 6 times per day.

• Perform filter press operation up to 2 times per day.

• Coordinate proper disposal of treatment plant residuals and wastes with local waste management contractors.

• Monitor extended systems critical to plant process (including chemical feeds, influent water sources, and lift stations) and make adjustments as needed.

• Perform operation and maintenance of skid steer type equipment for offloading deliveries and performing snow removal.

• Assist maintenance personnel with repairs and maintenance, including grounds maintenance and janitorial duties, as required.

• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 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.

• Good understanding of Health and safety practices, and s

• mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to complete shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary (shifts can be 12-hours per day). Typical rotation will be either Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday, 5AM to 3PM

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in operating a skid steer performing snow removal.

• Colorado industrial wastewater treatment operator certification "D" level or higher.

• Two (2) years or more operating an industrial wastewater treatment plant.

Compensation and 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.

Expected Salary: $20.53 - $28.23 per hour

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

About WSP

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.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.