Wastewater Operations Specialist - Future

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About The Probst Group:

Although officially established in 2008, The Probst Group has been providing customized solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients for over 30 years. We take pride in our extensive experience in industrial wastewater engineering and operations.

As a Wastewater Operations Specialist, you will support industrial wastewater treatment projects with The Probst Group. Your key responsibilities include evaluating and troubleshooting wastewater systems, commissioning and start-up of process equipment, providing laboratory support, analyzing data, creating documentation, and delivering training to staff and customers. Your expertise and hands-on approach will drive improvements and uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency in Probst's proven wastewater treatment solutions.

Expectations for a Wastewater Operations Specialist:

Travel to various client facilities (up to 50% travel)

Provide expert support for diagnosing, adjusting, repairing, installing, commissioning, and start-ups of industrial Food & Beverage wastewater facilities

Collect data and samples to perform laboratory analysis and review results to support facility operations

Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment within the scope of the operations contract

Diagnose equipment and process operating problems and perform necessary corrective actions

Collaborate with contractors, stakeholders, and project managers during commissioning and startups

Safely handle chemicals following SOPs

Create and maintain documentation such as data logs, SOPs, O&M manuals, and reports

Work independently with minimal oversight

Train staff and clients in procedures, processes, and methods

Respond to urgent field requests with limited travel notice

Address client communications in a timely manner

Review and provide feedback on daily operations data

Perform bench-scale testing of wastewater samples

Perform other duties as assigned Requirements

Based out of the Hartland, WI location

Completion of an Associate or higher degree in a related field or equivalent work experience

Ability to travel to customer sites up to an estimated 50% of the time

Strong communication and customer service skills

Strong planning and organizational skills

Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Basic understanding of chemical, biological, and environmental science

Ability to read P&IDs, controls narratives, and O&M manuals Preferred experience for the Wastewater Operations Specialist:

3+ years of business travel experience

3+ years in wastewater operations, or commissioning & start-up of wastewater equipment

3+ years of developing technical documentation, reports, and spreadsheets