Wastewater Treatment Pilot Facility Operations Support Specialist

Overview:

Carollo Engineers is an internationally recognized environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities. We are seeking a Wastewater Treatment Pilot Facility Operations Support Specialist to help with the daily operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting as well as training of plant staff for a newly-installed membrane bioreactor facility.

At Carollo you’ll make an impact at an organization that does meaningful work, fosters a collaborative team culture, and creates a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel like you belong. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team of professionals that is truly passionate about our work. Carollo’s vision is to be the BEST water consulting firm and you’ll find that Carollo is also the best place for you to build your career.

Responsibilities:

Assists clients to optimize treatment plant staffing labor, power and chemical costs

Develops process startup, commissioning, and testing plans

Develops site inspection checklists for use during construction

Leads commissioning, startup, and testing efforts that result from Design Contracts

Advises clients on startup adjustments and facility tuning

Leads preparation of Standard Operating Procedures and comparable documentation

Prepares operator training courses

Leads preparation of O&M manual updates (paper and electronic)

Provides facility optimization services

Conducts overall systems performance evaluation

Performs detailed process facility optimization review

Reviews operating and laboratory data and data collection methodology

Evaluates staffing levels and training needs

Prepares process trouble-shooting guidelines

Assists clients in staff development and transition planning

Evaluates and develops strategies for operational data acquisition and presentation

Assists with client marketing

Participates in project pursuits

Attends and participates in selected conferences

Qualifications:

Extensive experience in water and/or wastewater process operations

Knowledge of regulated water/wastewater business and regulatory requirements

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience with at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity

Upper-level licensing in water and/or wastewater treatment plant operation

AAS in Water Quality Management, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Environmental Science or related field of study

Business and financial acumen, and demonstrated leadership and management skills

Strong project management skills

Strong writing and presentation skills

Innovative leader with strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

BA/BS in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Environmental Science or related field of study

Superintendent or director experience in utility operations

Pay Range:

$75.00 to $100.00 per hour. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Other Compensation and Benefits:

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo’s benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services and discount programs. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.

Permanent