Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

WSP Global Inc.; Lakewood (CO); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WSP Global Inc. in Blackhawk, CO is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician to join our team. This full-time role focuses on process monitoring, sampling, QA/QC, and data entry to support reliable plant operations.

We require at least one year in a similar maintenance position; ability to obtain HazWOPER; and willingness to work 12-hour shifts including nights/weekends. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Formación

• 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 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Skid steer operation

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA HazWOPER 40-hour certification

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

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