O&M Consultant

Brown and Caldwell, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Pet insurance

Long-term care insurance

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell is seeking an experienced Operations Consultant to join our O&M consulting team in a collaborative environment where contributions and teamwork are valued. The TC3 O&M Consulting role focuses on O&M tasks, leading junior staff, and applying hands-on experience in water/wastewater operations, start-up, commissioning, and maintenance program enhancement.

Responsibilities include start-up execution, SOP development, troubleshooting, maintenance optimization, training, QA/QC, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field or equivalent experience is required.
• Operator’s license or active progress toward operator certification or demonstrated in plant O&M related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience in O&M Consulting or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute start-up and commissioning on construction projects.
• Develop standard operating and maintenance procedures and manuals.
• Conduct operations troubleshooting and performance optimization.
• Evaluate maintenance plans and programs.
• Collaborate with asset management specialists to develop and optimize maintenance programs.
• Develop and facilitate operator training sessions.
• Provide QA/QC oversight of data collection and related work products.
• Develop and present recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct staffing assessments and evaluations.
• Review designs for operability and maintainability.

Skills

Startup planning

Commissioning

Operations troubleshooting

Technical writing

Data analysis

QA/QC

Safety training

Cost calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related field

Operator license or active progress toward operator certification

Job description

Brown and Caldwell has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Consultant to join our O&M consulting team. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment where personal contributions and teamwork are valued.

The TC3 O&M Consulting role takes ownership on O&M Consulting related tasks and projects and oversees the work of junior consultants and engineers. The right person for this position will leverage their hands‑on experience operating a water or wastewater plant, performing O&M, start up and commissioning activities, operator training and developing, implementing, or enhancing maintenance programs. The role is responsible for independently developing written technical content, conducting data analysis and computations and engaging proper quality assurance and review of content, using software to analyze and compile data and present findings to project teams. Written content may include writing O&M manuals, continuity of operations, O&M plans and standard operating procedures. This role requires basic skills in reading and interpreting design drawings and design specifications. This role may include detailed inspections of machinery and processes to identify potential issues with condition or performance and recommend solutions. This role involves collaborating with internal and external clients to understand their specific needs and tailor solutions accordingly. This role involves a basic understanding of a wide variety of unit process operations, control systems, maintenance requirements and procedures and staff required to operate and maintain these systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute start-up and commissioning on construction projects.
• Develop standard operating and maintenance procedures and manuals.
• Conduct operations trouble shooting and performance optimization.
• Evaluate maintenance plans and programs.
• In collaboration with asset management specialists, develop and optimize maintenance programs.
• Develop and facilitate operator training sessions.
• Conduct QA/QC oversight of staff activities related to data collection and in development of O&M related work products.
• Develop and present recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct staffing assessments and evaluations.
• Conduct operability and maintainability reviews of designs and operating facilities.
• Review contractor submittals and documentation and provide QA/QC commentary.
• Contribute to maintenance of plant operations planning procedures.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Mentorship

• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills and Competencies

• Skilled in start-up and commissioning planning and execution for advanced pumping, conveyance and treatment process systems.
• Demonstrated ability to assist in developing operating and maintenance procedures.
• Strong skills in operations troubleshooting and performance optimization.
• Demonstrated skills in technical writing and presentations.
• Ability to handle complex problem-solving procedures.
• Ability to perform process, staffing and cost calculations and adhere to QA/QC procedures.
• Ability to achieve and maintain necessary safety training and certifications to conduct field activities as required.

Experience

• Typically, a minimum of 5 years of related work experience in O&M Consulting or related field is required.
• Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.

Preferred Experience

• Experience developing and writing O&M focused technical documents such as SOPs, O&M Manuals.
• Demonstrated track record of working in water and wastewater treatment plants and collaborating with staff on operations, troubleshooting and/or maintenance task.
• Demonstrated understanding of process control for biological, chemical and physical treatment systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a large team environment.
• Ability to travel daily to offices or facilities within 50 mile radius and 25% or more of time annually on travel assignments within the United States and Canada.

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field, or equivalent experience is required.
• Operator’s license or active progress toward operator certification or demonstrated in plant O&M related experience.

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Salary Range

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $95,000 - $129,000

Location B: $104,000 - $142,000

Location C: $114,000 - $155,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance.

About Brown And Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.