Water and Wastewater Treatment Operators / Field Technicians

Project Solutions Inc.•Albuquerque, NM

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking a qualified Water and Wastewater Treatment Operators / Field Technicians to provide nationwide water and wastewater utility operations, maintenance, and repair services. This includes certified operator support, preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, sampling, inspections, and emergency repairs at NPS-managed facilities. The contract aims to ensure uninterrupted, compliant, and safe operation of potable water, wastewater treatment, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems across parks and territories. This role is contingent upon award of project.

Requirements

Valid state-issued Water Treatment, Distribution, or Wastewater Operator License (Class I or higher)
2–3+ years of hands-on experience in water or wastewater system operations
Minimum 3 years of field experience operating and maintaining potable water systems, including treatment and distribution infrastructure
Minimum 3 years of field experience operating and maintaining wastewater treatment or disposal systems
Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting water treatment systems, including chlorination, filtration, distribution, and related utility infrastructure
Experience operating and maintaining wastewater treatment systems, including lift stations, septic systems, lagoon systems, and treatment processes
Experience performing routine operations, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, inspections, and emergency repairs on utility systems and equipment
Experience conducting regulatory sampling, process control testing, water quality monitoring, analysis, and compliance reporting
Experience using SCADA, remote monitoring, instrumentation, and control systems to monitor performance and respond to alarms or operational issues
Experience working independently at remote field locations while maintaining detailed operator logs and complying with federal, state, and local regulatory and safety requirements
Strong knowledge of potable water and wastewater treatment system operations, maintenance, and repair activities
Ability to monitor, operate, and troubleshoot treatment processes, distribution systems, collection systems, lift stations, septic systems, and lagoon systems
Proficiency in performing regulatory sampling, process control testing, water quality monitoring, and compliance reporting
Ability to operate and respond to SCADA, remote monitoring, instrumentation, and control systems
Ability to read and interpret schematics, piping diagrams, operator logs, maintenance manuals, and technical documentation
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including environmental, water quality, and wastewater compliance standards
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to respond to alarms, system malfunctions, operational anomalies, and emergency repair situations
Ability to work independently at remote field locations while maintaining detailed records and adhering to health, safety, and environmental protection protocols

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor potable water and wastewater treatment systems to ensure safe, continuous, and compliant utility services
Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on treatment plants, distribution systems, collection systems, pumps, valves, lift stations, and related infrastructure
Conduct regulatory sampling, testing, analysis, and reporting in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements and permit conditions
Maintain accurate operator logs, maintenance records, inspection reports, compliance documentation, and monthly operational reports
Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment failures, system malfunctions, alarms, and operational deficiencies to restore system performance
Operate and maintain SCADA, control, monitoring, and instrumentation systems, responding promptly to alarms and performance issues
Conduct asset inspections, condition assessments, seasonal startup/winterization activities, and identify corrective actions to maintain system reliability
Ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), NPDES permit requirements, and applicable state and local regulations while coordinating activities with NPS personnel and the COR