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Senior Operations Specialist (Water)

$71.96k - $128.5k

HDR

Senior Operations Specialist (Water) – HDR HDR is a leading engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services firm that values employee‑owners for their commitment to innovation, inclusion and growth. As part of our Water Business Group, you will help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. Primary Responsibilities Support HDR project leaders at the local, state, and regional levels on water treatment projects requiring Operations Specialist input. Review drawings for operability review and HazOps analysis with a focus on successful operation of a variety of treatment processes. Manage operations and maintenance projects for municipal and industrial clients, including client interfacing, regulatory reporting, and staff, subcontractor, and maintenance management. Develop startup and commissioning plans and host workshops to share ideas with client’s contractors and operators. Perform startup and commissioning of new water treatment facilities, ensuring equipment functions correctly prior to hand‑over. Conduct formal and informal training to help clients operate their treatment plants effectively. Participate in facility testing to confirm startup readiness and capacity performance. Perform condition assessment and asset management tasks using state‑of‑the‑art evaluation tools. Execute operational or maintenance troubleshooting and evaluations on municipal and industrial water facilities. Strongly Preferred Qualifications Minimum 10 years of field experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment at water treatment facilities, and/or resolving water treatment process problems (construction experience a plus). High‑level water treatment operator license or professional engineering license. Ability to interpret engineering plans and specifications. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems. Active participation in employee‑owned culture required. Valid driver’s license. Required Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. Microsoft Office product experience. General background‑related experience. Active participation in employee‑owned culture required. Location Primary: United States, Virginia, Vienna Other Locations: United States – West Virginia; United States – Ohio, Cincinnati; United States – North Carolina, Charlotte; United States – Georgia; United States – New York, East Syracuse; United States – Florida, Doral; United States – Alabama, Mobile; United States – Florida, Fort Lauderdale; United States – Pennsylvania, Bethlehem; United States – North Carolina, Wilmington; United States – Tennessee, Nashville; United States – Florida, Panama City; United States – New Jersey, Newark; United States – Maine; United States – Ohio; United States – Florida; United States – District of Columbia, Washington DC; United States – Maryland, Lusby; United States – New York, White Plains; United States – Florida, Tallahassee; United States – Mississippi, Jackson area; United States – South Carolina, Charleston; United States – Virginia, Roanoke; United States – Maryland; United States – New York, Albany; United States – South Carolina, Columbia; United States – Delaware; United States – New York; United States – Florida, Orlando; United States – Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh; United States – Virginia; United States – New York, Syracuse; United States – Massachusetts; United States – Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; United States – Virginia, Glen Allen; United States – Arkansas; United States – Virginia, Virginia Beach; United States – Florida, Miami; United States – Massachusetts, Boston; United States – Kentucky; United States – New Jersey, Pennington; United States – New Jersey; United States – Connecticut, Rocky Hill; United States – New York, New York; United States – Georgia, Savannah; United States – Arkansas, Little Rock; United States – Pennsylvania, Mechanicsburg; United States – North Carolina, Winston Salem; United States – Alabama; United States – Virginia, Alexandria; United States – Tennessee; United States – Kentucky, Louisville; United States – North Carolina, Greensboro; United States – Georgia, Atlanta; United States – South Carolina, Greenville; United States – Maine, Portland; United States – Pennsylvania, Plymouth Meeting; United States – South Carolina; United States – Tennessee, Memphis; United States – Virginia, Richmond; United States – New Jersey, Woodcliff Lake; United States – North Carolina; United States – Florida, Jacksonville; United States – Connecticut; United States – Pennsylvania; United States – North Carolina, Raleigh; United States – Ohio, Cleveland; United States – Florida, Tampa; United States – Florida, West Palm Beach; United States – West Virginia, Charleston; United States – Mississippi; United States – Ohio, Columbus; United States – Rhode Island; United States – Kentucky, Lexington Benefits Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. Salary range: $71,960 – $128,500 (full‑time regular position, varies by skills, experience, education, and geography). Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits. Equal Opportunity At HDR, we are committed to employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrests, or convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR

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