Operations Specialist

Job Title

Operations Specialist 6

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm delivering legendary service, smart solutions for the environment and infrastructure, and an unmatched experience for our clients and employees. Our firm works with clients around the world to implement solutions to meet current and future needs. The successful candidate will have experience with treatment plant processes and operations, start-up, validation testing, and training operations and maintenance personnel.

• Advising and consulting with clients to improve their facility treatment processes operation and maintenance performance.
• Communicating and meeting with clients, subcontractors, and contractors to accomplish project goals and requirements.
• Supervising and developing standard operations/maintenance procedures and O&M manuals.
• Supervising and participating in the collection and analysis of operations and maintenance data and equipment condition assessments.
• Developing and executing commissioning plans.
• Monitoring project budgets and schedules, and instituting project cost control measures.
• Assisting in preparation of proposals and other business development efforts.
• Supervising, coordinating, and reviewing the work of a small staff of operations and maintenance specialists.
• Mentoring a small staff of operations and maintenance specialists.

• Associate's degree or technical school certificate. Class III operator certification as water, wastewater and/or industrial plant operator.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

• Extensive knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
• Strong technical writing skills, ability to write reports and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures, electrical, mechanical and instrumentation and controls.

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

$94,931

$166,130

Illinois - Chicago

50%

Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.