Water Treatment Pilot Plant Operator chez CDM Smith

CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for hands on water treatment experience in the Mid-Hudson Area (Catskills and Hudson Valley Region) of New York State! We are looking for a motivated, skilled and dedicated drinking water professional to join our diverse team who will initially serve as a Water Treatment Pilot Plant Operator in a full (or part-time) capacity.

In this role, you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and monitoring pilot-scale water treatment systems to test and evaluate new treatment processes.

This position involves working with advanced water treatment technologies, troubleshooting issues, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and contributing to the optimization of water treatment processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of water treatment principles and the ability to work effectively in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate with and oversee subcontractor installing the Pilot system.

Configure, operate, monitor, and maintain pilot-scale water treatment systems, ensuring proper functionality and efficiency.

Perform regular testing and analysis of water quality parameters to assess treatment performance and provide data for process optimization. Adjust process parameters and make operational adjustments based on results and analysis. Preparation of chemicals.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to equipment performance, system operation, or water quality. Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment and systems to ensure smooth operations. Maintain accurate records of system operations, data, maintenance activities, and any incidents or issues encountered.

Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and other team members to evaluate the performance of new water treatment technologies and processes.

Ensure all safety protocols and environmental regulations are followed while operating the pilot plant.

Assist in the preparation of reports, documentation, and presentations related to pilot plant operations and performance.

Participate in training and continuous learning opportunities to stay updated on the latest water treatment technologies and industry trends.

WSO

Regular

Bachelor's degree in Science or related discipline.

5 years of related experience.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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New York - Poughkeepsie

10%

Fulltime-Regular

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Intermediate knowledge of standard field protocols for their respective discipline.

Intermediate knowledge of scientific methods and processes.

Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Intermediate knowledge of regulations (federal, state, and local) governing environmental review and project implementation.

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

$77,854

$128,502

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.

The pay range for this position is listed above. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for this position based on the geographic location assigned to the position. Please note that pay ranges vary based on geographic location. In addition to geographic location, the company considers several other factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training and key skills.

$3,000