Water and Wastewater Facility Operations Specialist

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 110576 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. 
 
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. 

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The Opportunity

As an Water and Wastewater Facility Operations Specialist, you would function as a technical specialist, assisting in startup and commissioning of water and wastewater facilities. With some direction, you will develop and apply fundamental process engineering techniques, concepts, and approaches to develop commissioning and O&M documentation and work with the facilities’ operations staff.

The Team

Black & Veatch Process Engineers develop technical solutions that are critical to winning work and drive design deliverables for critical infrastructure projects with community benefits. Our Team of over 200 process engineers support water, industrial, next generation agriculture, LNG, hydrogen, fertilizer, and carbon capture businesses among others.  We have transformed our team to align with megatrends associated with water scarcity, limited resources, alternative fuels, and energy sustainability. Our industry leading solutions modernize infrastructure, optimize asset use, reduce cost, and mitigate risk. 

Why BVs Process Engineering Team?

• The work is rewarding and meaningful
• The team is comprised of supportive and appreciative professionals 
• Career opportunities exist in many rapidly expanding business solutions 

Key Responsibilities

• Review contractor startup documents.
• Develops commissioning plans and supports commissioning planning efforts.
• Provide onsite startup and commissioning support to new and existing water and wastewater facilities.
• Prepare standard operating procedures and process operations manuals.
• Develops operator process training materials and performs onsite training for operations staff.
• Develops familiarity on reading and understanding drawings specifications, design memos and startup /commissioning requirements and activities to support facility commissioning.
• Collects, assimilates, interprets, and manages data for startup and commissioning efforts.
• Collaborative, communicates, and works well in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Typically a minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• Water or wastewater operator’s license preferred. 
• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or sciences preferred or any other degree, specialized training, or experience, that makes the individual uniquely qualified to perform the job responsibilities.
• Preferred Non-Technical Skills: Learning on the Fly. Problem Solving. Intellectual Horsepower. Written Communications. Drive For Results. Informing. Listening. Dealing with Ambiguity. 
• Preferred Technical Skills:  Basic ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned. Basic industry knowledge and technology trends. Basic knowledge of company quality program. Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles. Basic knowledge of procurement and contract administration. Basic knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimating .Basic knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal process.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must