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Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Water Treatment Plant Operator for our Portsmouth, New Hampshire field office. This is a full-time position on a Monday through Friday, 7am to 4pm schedule with responsibility for operating and maintaining our Airfield Interim Mitigation System (AIMS) groundwater treatment plant as part of a two-plant operations team. The AIMS operator will be responsible for maintaining the treatment system, tracking system performance and making recommendations for system improvements. The AIMS plant includes multi-media filtration, carbon filtration, ion exchange media filtration, equalization and sludge handling. Be involved in projects with our WSP USA Earth & Environment team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
* Groundwater treatment plant operation and routine & non-routine maintenance
* Routine sampling, monitoring well gauging, reporting and plant management
* General building maintenance
* Coordinating larger repairs/upgrades with management and outside contractors.
Who You Are
The position will work out of the two groundwater treatment facilities operated by WSP at the Pease Tradeport in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The candidate will be required to follow all applicable health and safety procedures as well as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations.
Required Qualifications
* Working knowledge of and proficiency with troubleshooting plumping, electrical, and SCADA systems
* Ability to pass a Transportation Security Administration background check for Airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)
* Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
* Ability to work independently
* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
* Effective technical, written, and verbal communication skills
* State issued drivers license for passenger vehicles
Preferred Qualifications
* Minimum 2-years' experience with water treatment system operations and maintenance
* Minimum 5-years' experience with water sample collection
* Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field or a state issued wastewater treatment license.
* HAZWOPER 40-hr Training and current 8-hr refresher training
Physical Demands
* Ability to remain on feet for extended periods of time either stationary or walking
* Field activities that may require working in unfavorable weather conditions, including heat and cold
* Completion of annual or bi-annual employment physical, as required
* Ability to lift 40 pounds
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