Operations Specialist - eOM Manual Technician

Operations Specialist - eOM Manual Technician

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At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

We believe water is more than a resource, it’s a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you’re modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

• The primary duties include development of facility operations manuals. Manuals are developed in either hard copy or electronic versions. This employee will review contract documents to verify they meet the design intent of the contract documents.
• Provide support for water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure evaluations, condition assessments, process optimization, new facility design reviews, construction management assistance, commissioning, and O&M personnel training.

• Perform operability reviews of preliminary designs to ensure that criteria such as working space around equipment, general placement of valves and equipment, worker safety and access to equipment for maintenance are addressed. During design, work with process, electrical and instrumentation engineers to evaluate reliability, redundancy, ease of operation, and life cycle costs of process and equipment alternatives.
• Assist with the development of infrastructure renewal plans. Provide technical expertise in the condition assessment of assets critical to the delivery of water, wastewater, reclaimed water and storm water service.
• Assist with the development of P&IDs and write process control strategies for the efficient operation of treatment plant processes, wastewater lift stations, reclaimed water systems, and water booster pump stations.
• During construction, coordinate manufacturer’s field services including equipment training and startup. Review and approve equipment O&M manuals.
• Work with the design team to identify steps to improve the commissioning process and project handover from contractor to owner.
• Develop and provide operator training and assist with component and system testing and commissioning.
• Prepare startup plans, Division 01 Specifications, schedules and procedures and document results in a construction management environment.
• Assist the plant staff with post‑startup warranty resolution and with process optimization.
• Prepare and implement condition assessment procedures for all asset types within water, wastewater, and/or storm water systems.
• Evaluate maintenance and operational work practices to determine effectiveness in providing core utility functions. Prepare new workflows, work procedures, training and implementation plans to improve core functions.
• Evaluate water and wastewater utility regulatory requirements and performance. Develop mitigation plans or O&M procedures to improve regulatory compliance.
• Participate and engage technical experts in support of client development and project pursuits.
• Facilitate lessons learned for project delivery, processes,…