Associate Water and Wastewater Facility Operations Specialist

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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  :111721

Opportunity Type :Staff

Relocation eligible :No

Full time/Part time :Full-Time

Project Only Hire :No

Visa Sponsorship Available:No

As a 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.

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.

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

• Review contractor startup documents.
• Develop commissioning plans and support 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.
• Develop operator process training materials and perform onsite training for operations staff.
• Develop familiarity with reading and understanding drawings specifications, design memos and startup/commissioning requirements and activities to support facility commissioning.
• Collect, assimilate, interpret, and manage data for startup and commissioning efforts.
• Collaborate, communicate, and work well in a team environment.

• 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.

All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Potential travel up to 75%
• Professionals located near a Black & Veatch office have the option of a hybrid work model that offers a balance between working together in person and…