Water Operations Specialist

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Company:
Black & Veatch Corporation
Req
Opportunity Type:
Staff
Relocation eligible:
No
Full time/Part time:
Full‑Time
Project Only Hire:
No
Visa Sponsorship available:
No

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, we offer competitive compensation, 401(k) match, and benefits that start on day one. Our hybrid environment lets you balance work and life while staying empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. Whatever your style, you’re safe, supported, and encouraged to bring your big ideas.

Black & Veatch delivers design, procurement, and construction solutions to supply wastewater treatment worldwide. We serve public and private clients with a strong focus on life‑cycle economy, efficiency, and reliability. Our role includes startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and training operations staff to effectively run new and upgraded facilities.

• Provide startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting services for:
  • Conventional wastewater treatment, advanced wastewater treatment, and biosolids
  • Groundwater systems that chlorinate and/or chloraminate with hydrogen sulfide removal/softening systems, conventional surface water treatment, and advanced disinfection/filtration systems
• Prepare standard operating procedures, energy control procedures, job safety analysis, and operation and maintenance manuals for new and existing facilities.
• Perform onsite training of operations staff.
• Evaluate staffing, operating costs, and system redundancy for reliable operations.
• Travel up to 75%.

• At least 10 years' experience in wastewater operations or commissioning of wastewater plants, water treatment operations and/or commissioning of water treatment plants.
• Plant startup and commissioning experience is a must.
• Technical writing skills and basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PDF, Microsoft Visio) are a must.
• Water/Wastewater Operator License is preferred.

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or sciences preferred, or any other degree, specialized training, or experience that makes the individual uniquely qualified to perform the job responsibilities. Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.

All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Valid driver’s license is required.

• Potential travel up to 75%.
• Professionals located near a Black & Veitch office can adopt a hybrid work model: three days in the office and two days remote. Preferred candidates will be within a commutable distance to any of our office locations.

ENS:
Eng & Technical Specialties

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