Wastewater Treatment Operator Specialist

Allworldpm; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

401(k) and employer contribution

Paid time off which increases withLonG

60 Paid Hours to pursue Professional

Other benefits

Job summary

Allworld Project Management (AWPM) is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator Specialist in Memphis, TN. The role focuses on applying wastewater treatment expertise to support and execute projects within utility and industrial markets.

Responsibilities include field sampling, lab testing, equipment calibration, and maintaining safety standards. The position reports to the Site Manager and requires local Memphis residency and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of field experience in wastewater environments.
• Strong communication and safety focus is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine water sampling and field tests to assess WTS performance.
• Calibrate field testing devices regularly to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain clean field test lab workspace and manage samples.
• Operate chemical injection skids and adjust rates based on readings.
• Communicate site needs to Site Manager and Engineers.
• Monitor systems and complete safety/operational forms.

Skills

Safety awareness

Field sampling

Water testing

Calibration

Equipment maintenance

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Field testing devices

iPad forms

Lab equipment

Job description

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Wastewater Treatment Operator Specialist

Full Time Technical Memphis, TN, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $27.00 Hourly

Wastewater Treatment Operator Specialist

Job Description

AWPM is an award-winning Engineering & Construction Project Management Firm on a mission “to exceed client's expectations by delivering value added solutions one task at a time. AWPM is based in Downtown Memphis, TN, with offices in Houston, TX and Birmingham, AL

Benefits of the position:

• Disability insurance
• 401(k) and employer contribution
• Paid time off which increases with longevity
• 60 Paid Hours to pursue Professional Development

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Position Description: The focus of the position will be to leverage wastewater treatment expertise to execute projects. Primary responsibilities will include technically supporting contact execution activities within the utility and industrial wastewater treatment markets.

The Wastewater Treatment Operator Specialist will:

• Complete all assigned tasks with a high regard for safety and teamwork.
• Perform routine manual sampling of water at various locations to assess water quality.
• Perform field tests on sampled water to evaluate the water treatment system (WTS) performance.
• Calibrate field testing devices on a consistent basis to ensure accurate results.
• Maintain a clean and operational workspace in the field test lab.
• Acquire and send packaged water samples from various locations in the system to a remote lab.
• Perform inspections of the WTS equipment (including pipes, pumps, gauges, injection ports, connections, etc.) to ensure functionality and safety.
• Monitor water, chemical, and sediment levels in various systems
• Complete various safety and operational forms on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis according to site requirements
• Submit safety and operational forms via iPad or paper hardcopy to Site Manager and/or Engineers for review and verification.
• Proactively operate chemical injection skids and fine-tune injection rates based on sensor readings and field test results.
• Proactively lead various system maintenance tasks such as replacing bag filters, backflushing sand filters, replacing chemical totes, and other miscellaneous needs
• Actively communicate site demands and activities to the Site Manager and other Operators to ensure successful operation of the WTS.
• Develop an operational and technical expertise of the WTS equipment.
• The Wastewater Treatment Operator Specialist reports to the Site Manger
• The position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.

Education: A high school diploma is required; An associate's degree is preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• At least 2 years of field experience in wastewater environments.
• Technical leadership for complex physical/chemical and biological wastewater treatment systems

Characteristics:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• High energy and commitment
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization.
• Must be local to Memphis, TN

Essential Physical Abilities:

• Ability to climb up and down stairs and ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work standing all day.
• Ability to utilize full manual dexterity (i.e. sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, lifting, walking, manipulating tools with limbs extended).
• Ability to accommodate varying work schedules.
• Ability to utilize hand tools onsite.

About Allworld Project Management (AWPM): Since 2010 AWPM has served public and private clients by providing a wide range of Skilled professionals including licensed engineers, project managers, GIS technicians, inspectors and surveyors. Our service areas are Water Resources, Construction Services, Geographical Information Services, General Project Management, Staff Augmentation, Land Survey and Transportation and Transportation.

ALLWORLD is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future for our teams, customers, partners, and communities that we serve. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening test, which may include drug screening, background check and credit and DMV check.