We are currently seeking an experienced industrial wastewater treatment plant operator to support operations and maintenance (O&M) activities at multiple sites. These activities include but are not limited to daily treatment system operations, compliance sample collection, and equipment maintenance. The position will also have opportunities to provide support on new projects, building experience for growth inside the company.

Desired Skills:

Industrial water treatment plant operations
40 Hour HAZWOPER Training
System maintenance and light repairs
System monitoring and trouble-shooting
SCADA system monitoring
Working with project manager to monitor and improve water treatment
Collection of water samples
On-site testing
Record keeping
Chemical handling
Coordination with other stakeholders at the site to assure compliance with our client’s strict process and H&S protocols
Support efforts to implement site protocol including, but not limited to, management of change and safe work permits.
Embrace and promote BC’s H&S culture as well as embrace and promote our client’s H&S protocol and procedures
Computer data entry and reporting of operations data, water level data, laboratory data
Other tasks as assigned

Experience:

6+ years’ experience in a related position preferred
Experience working in a hazardous waste industrial setting
Valid Industrial Wastewater Treatment System Operator’s License is preferred
Must be adept at using the computer for routine data entry
Knowledge of requirements and necessary documentation associated with protocols for an open and active industrial project site
Ability to embrace and promote all Health and Safety requirements
Must be mechanically inclined and willing to work with their hands
Must be organized, reliable, able to learn new technical concepts, work independently and to work well with others
Good oral and written communication skills
Must be willing to work in a rigorous field setting
Valid driver’s license and good driving record
Ability to respond to system shutdowns on off-hours including weekends and holidays, if needed
Ability to walk slowly around sites of varying size that may have areas of uneven, muddy, and/or rocky ground to perform inspections and take photographs.
Ability to work for short periods of time in extreme temperatures including heat and cold.
Ability to wear required safety equipment at sites including hard hats, steel toed boots (or other approved toe protection), etc.
Ability to stand for several hours working, observing and documenting
Ability to remain alert and vigilant while working around equipment and be able to walk swiftly for a short distance to clear an area where a potential hazard is identified.
Ability to climb stairs (2-3 flights) or ladders (up to 24 foot typically) to access structures for visual inspection.
Ability to lift objects on job sites less than 50 pounds
Position requires enrollment in a random drug testing program

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Hourly Rate: $30.10 - 41.40

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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