Wastewater Plant Technician: Field Ops & Lab QA

WSP in the U.S.; Questa (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP is seeking a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician for our Questa, New Mexico facility. You will support the Mining Team by monitoring processes, collecting samples, and recording data to ensure reliable plant operations.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, at least one year in plant operations, and the ability to obtain HazWOPER certification. Roles may involve nights, weekends, and holiday shifts, plus on-call projects as needed.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• At least one year of plant operations experience.
• Ability to obtain a 40-hour OSHA HazWOPER certificate or have a current certificate.
• Must pass WSP Motor Vehicle screening.
• Ability to operate heavy mobile, construction type equipment.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety practices and mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical.
• Able to shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays (12-hour shifts).
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment safely per site plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist colleagues with monitoring and adjustments of the water treatment plant process.
• Perform QA/QC lab sampling and benchtop spectrophotometer analysis of water samples.
• Collect influent water samples and monitor equipment at remote locations.
• Record data into operations logs up to 6 times per day.
• Operate filter press up to 12 times per day.
• Monitor critical plant systems and chemical feeds.
• Support maintenance with repairs and building upkeep.
• Respond to on-call special projects as needed.

Skills

Safety compliance

HAZWOPER

Heavy equipment operation

Data entry

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

WSP is seeking a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician for our Questa, New Mexico facility. You will support the Mining Team by monitoring processes, collecting samples, and recording data to ensure reliable plant operations.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, at least one year in plant operations, and the ability to obtain HazWOPER certification. Roles may involve nights, weekends, and holiday shifts, plus on-call projects as needed.