This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician to join the team at out Questa, New Mexico plant. Be involved in projects with our Mining Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.In this role you will be responsible for performing and overseeing operations and maintenance (O&M) of the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility, and associated site structures.Your Impact
Assist colleagues in the water treatment plant process with monitoring and adjustments.
Perform data collection and data entry of process and other operations information into operations logbooks up to 6 times per day.
Perform filter press operation up to 12 times per day.
Manage disposal of treatment residuals and waste according to site requirements and applicable regulations
Monitor, operate and maintain extended systems critical to plant process (including QA/QC, chemical feeds, utility systems, influent pumping systems and ancillary treatment systems sources, and lift stations).
Perform operation and maintenance of heavy mobile, construction type, equipment for offloading deliveries, delivering filter cake to the on-site repository, performing building maintenance and performing snow removal.
Assist maintenance personnel with repairs and maintenance, including grounds maintenance, as required.
Perform inspection programs to ensure WTP effluent quality meets NPDES permit and other applicable regulatory requirements
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You AreRequired Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Familiarity with WTP operations including sedimentation, clarification, chemical addition and solids handling process systems.
At least one year of plant operations experience.
Ability to obtain a 40-hour OSHA HazWOPER certificate or have a current certificate.
Ability to safely operate a company vehicle.
Ability to operate heavy mobile, construction type equipment.
Good understanding of Health and Safety practices and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to complete shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary (shifts can be 12-hours per day).
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times per day.
Ability to walk up and down stairs and on unimproved areas of the site several times per day.
Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Preferred Qualifications
New Mexico wastewater treatment operator certification "D" level or higher.
Two (2) years or more operating an industrial wastewater treatment plant.
Experience with membrane filtration systems.
2 years of progressively more responsible plant operations experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.www.wsp.comWSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.