Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician

Location: Denver

** This Opportunity*
* WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time  
** Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician
** to join the team at our  
** Blackhawk, CO
** plant.  Be involved in projects with our Mining Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

** Your Impact*
* + Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant facilities, pumps, blowers, engines, motors, chemical feed systems, filters, valves, pipes, air compressors, heating/cooling equipment, aeration equipment, mixers, boilers, generators, and other major mechanical and hydraulic equipment found in a water or wastewater treatment facility.

+ Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mobile equipment including a skid steer and a light truck.

+ Operate skid steer to perform grounds maintenance, including snow removal on a seasonal basis.

+ Assist the operations staff with logging process variables, making process changes, troubleshooting equipment failures, and accessing site sampling locations.

+ Manage the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) database with the assistance of the site manager.

+ Coordinate and assist maintenance subcontractors and equipment inspectors.

+ Maintain an accurate inventory of parts and tools onsite.

+ Read and understand equipment drawings, datasheets, and assembly information.

+ Working knowledge of electrical equipment and safety.

+ Monitor facilities and equipment to identify and repair leaks and other malfunctions.

+ Identify and diagnose treatment plant equipment and controls failures

+ Install and perform preventive maintenance on plant process instrumentation including pH probes, turbidity and flow meters.

+ Models safe work practices and provides leadership in achieving safety goals.

+ Order parts for repairs according to equipment bills of material.

+ Complete training on assigned tasks.

+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

** Who You Are*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* + High School Diploma or GED.

+ At least one year in a similar maintenance position at a warehouse, production facility, or a Public Works.

+ Ability to obtain a 40-hour OSHA HazWOPER certificate or have a current certificate.

+ Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.

+ Ability to operate heavy mobile, construction type equipment.

+ Possess a strong mechanical aptitude.

+ Good understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality guidelines, procedures, and safe work procedures.

+ Experience preparing safety documentation; JHEA's, work permits, for "High Risk/Non-Routine Work" when required.

+ Ability to provide technical guidance, troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues/problems on a proactive basis

+ Previous work with SCADA control systems.

+ Basic understanding of pneumatic controls.

+ Working knowledge of electrical equipment and safety procedures

+ Ability to complete shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary (shifts are 12-hours per day).

+ Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication abilities, both verbally and in writing, conveying ideas in a clear and professional manner

+ Demonstrates self-leadership, attention to detail, a willingness to learn new skills, ability to multitask, follow instructions, and adhere to company policies.

+ Demonstrates proficiency in working both independently and on teams while adhering to supervisory guidance, and effectively collaborates as a team member to achieve organizational goals.

+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times per day.

+ Ability to walk up and down stairs and on unimproved areas of the site several times per day.

+ This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.

+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's…