Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

WSP•Lakewood, CO

23h•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician to join its team at the Blackhawk, Colorado plant. The role supports wastewater treatment operations for WSP’s Mining Team and contributes to meeting client objectives. The technician assists with plant process monitoring and adjustments, sampling and laboratory analysis, process documentation, filter press operation, waste disposal coordination, system monitoring, and equipment operation. The position also assists maintenance staff with repairs, grounds maintenance, and janitorial duties, and includes completing training on assigned tasks. Typical rotations are Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday, from 5 AM to 3 PM; shifts may be up to 12 hours and may include nights, weekends, and holidays as project needs require. The role is subject to client-mandated drug and alcohol testing, including random testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience in a similar maintenance position at a warehouse, production facility, or Public Works.
Ability to obtain a 40-hour OSHA HazWOPER certificate or hold a current certificate.
Successfully pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Ability to operate heavy mobile, construction-type equipment.
Good understanding of health and safety practices and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary; shifts can be 12 hours per day.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times per day.
Ability to walk up and down stairs and across unimproved site areas several times per day.
Good interpersonal and communication abilities, verbally and in writing, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and professionally.
Self-leadership, attention to detail, willingness to learn new skills, ability to multitask and follow instructions, and adherence to company policies.
Ability to work independently and on teams, follow supervisory guidance, and collaborate to achieve organizational goals.
Ability to uphold workplace safety and comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug and alcohol, and harassment policies.
Compliance with the client-mandated drug and alcohol testing policy, which may include random testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a skid steer for snow removal.
Colorado industrial wastewater treatment operator certification at D level or higher.
Two or more years of experience operating an industrial wastewater treatment plant.

Responsibilities

Assist colleagues with wastewater treatment processes, including process monitoring and adjustments.
Perform laboratory water and process sampling quality assurance and quality control, including solids analysis and benchtop spectrophotometer analysis of water samples.
Collect influent and downstream water-source samples at remote locations.
Collect and enter process and other operations data in logbooks up to six times per day.
Operate the filter press up to twice per day.
Coordinate proper disposal of treatment plant residuals and wastes with local waste management contractors.
Monitor systems critical to the plant process, including chemical feeds, influent water sources, and lift stations, and make adjustments as needed.
Operate and maintain skid steer-type equipment for offloading deliveries and snow removal.
Assist maintenance personnel with repairs and maintenance, including grounds maintenance and janitorial duties, as required.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.