HDR
Engineering
OperationsSpecialist(WaterTreatment)
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optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Operations Specialist (Water Treatment) at HDR. Skills: Water treatment operations, Plant startup, Commissioning. Work independently on plants. Lead the start-up of plants”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure facilities are ready for production; Perform according to specifications; Perform according to designed capacity
Industry & Context.
Resolution of operational problems
Participation on projects nationwide
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Lead start-up or operation of plants, Represent owner during plant start-up, Supervise plant operational staff, Complete projects with clear objectives, Perform administrative duties, Understand plant functions, Understand plant technology, Understand plan performance requirements, Understand permit compliance requirements, Supervise project-related staff, Be responsible for personnel safety, Be responsible for process safety
Nice to Have
Participation on projects across the country
What You'll Do.
Work independently on plants
Lead the start-up of plants
Lead the operation of plants
Guide operational staff during startup
Directly supervise plant operational staff
Lead contractor testing activities
Lead contractor startup activities
Lead contractor commissioning activities
Ensure facilities are ready for production
Perform according to specifications
Perform according to designed capacity
Provide operator training
Resolve operational problems
Develop operations manuals
Develop maintenance manuals
Perform administrative duties for projects
Perform administrative duties for construction
Demonstrate understanding of plant mechanical functions
Demonstrate understanding of plant electrical functions
Demonstrate understanding of plant process functions
Demonstrate understanding of applicable plant technology
Demonstrate understanding of plan performance requirements
Demonstrate understanding of permit compliance requirements
Work independently on small projects
Assist senior engineers on projects
Assist construction managers on projects
Supervise other project-related staff
Be responsible for personnel safety
Be responsible for process safety
Perform other duties as needed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Owner representation
Process & Methodology
Project management, Construction management
Full Job Description
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. The Northern California Water Business Group is looking for a water treatment Operations Specialist to work on projects in the South and East Bay. This person will work on startup and commissioning efforts on these projects and also provide operations expertise on design. In the role of Operations Specialist, we'll count on you to: Work independently on and lead the start-up or operation of plants Represent the owner and help guide operational staff during a plant start-up or directly supervise plan
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