Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

WSP•Lakewood, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician to join its team at the Blackhawk, Colorado plant and support projects with the Mining Team. The role supports wastewater treatment plant operations, process monitoring, sampling and analysis, equipment operation, and plant maintenance.

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 organization.
Ability to obtain a 40-hour OSHA HazWOPER certificate or possess a current certificate.
Must successfully complete and 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 shift schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary; shifts may be 12 hours per day. Typical rotation is Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday, 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times per day and 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 while following supervisory guidance and collaborating to achieve organizational goals.
Subject to a client-mandated drug and alcohol testing policy, including possible random testing.
Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug and alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.

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 with wastewater treatment plant 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 into logbooks up to six times per day.
Operate the filter press up to two times 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, maintenance, grounds maintenance, and janitorial duties as required.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making 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.