Operations Specialist 6

Job Description

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm delivering legendary service, smart solutions for the environment and infrastructure, and an unmatched experience for our clients and employees. Our firm works with clients around the world to implement solutions to meet current and future needs. The successful candidate will have experience with treatment plant processes and operations, start-up, validation testing, and training operations and maintenance personnel.


Key Responsibilities include:
- Advising and consulting with clients to improve their facility treatment processes operation and maintenance performance.
- Communicating and meeting with clients, subcontractors, and contractors. to accomplish project goals and requirements.
- Supervising and developing standard operations/maintenance procedures and O&M manuals.
- Supervising and participating in the collection and analysis of operations and maintenance data and equipment condition assessments.
- Developing and executing commissioning plans.
- Monitoring project budgets and schedules, and instituting project cost control measures.
- Assisting in preparation of proposals and other business development efforts.
- Supervising, coordinating, and reviewing the work of a small staff of operations and maintenance specialists.
- Mentoring a small staff of operations and maintenance specialists.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree or technical school certificate.


Class III operator certification as water, wastewater and/or industrial plant operator.


7 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.

Preferred Qualifications

- Extensive knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
- Strong technical writing skills, ability to write reports and standard operating procedures.
- Knowledge of laboratory procedures, electrical, mechanical and instrumentation and controls.

EEO Statement

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.

Why CDM Smith?

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Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to prepare written technical reports and documents for operations and maintenance personnel.
- Solid knowledge of sampling and analyses techniques.
- Solid knowledge of the operations and maintenance of equipment, instrumentation, and other related physical plant assets.
- Basic knowledge of a variety of O&M platforms (e.g., CMMS, databases, etc.) and on-line documentation.
- Solid verbal and written communication skills.
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

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.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.