What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Specialist position at Carollo Engineers Inc.?
Overview
Carollo Engineers is an internationally recognized environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities. We are seeking an Operations Specialist to help grow Carollo's Operations support services in the Southern California Region and meet the needs of our current and future clients.
At Carollo you’ll make an impact at an organization that does meaningful work, fosters a collaborative team culture, and creates a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel like you belong. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team of professionals that is truly passionate about our work. Carollo’s vision is to be the BEST water consulting firm and you’ll find that Carollo is also the best place for you to build your career.
Responsibilities
- Assists clients to optimize treatment plant staffing labor, power and chemical costs
- Develops process startup, commissioning, and testing plans
- Develops site inspection checklists for use during construction
- Leads commissioning, startup, and testing efforts that result from Design Contracts
- Advises clients on startup adjustments and facility tuning
- Leads preparation of Standard Operating Procedures and comparable documentation
- Prepares operator training courses
- Prepares O&M manual updates (paper and electronic)
- Provides facility optimization services
- Conducts overall systems performance evaluation
- Performs detailed process facility optimization review
- Reviews operating and laboratory data and data collection methodology
- Evaluates staffing levels and training needs
- Prepares process trouble-shooting guidelines
- Assists clients in staff development and transition planning
- Evaluates and develops strategies for operational data acquisition and presentation
- Assists with client marketing
- Participates in project pursuits
- Attends and participates in selected conferences
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in water and/or wastewater process operations
- Knowledge of regulated water/wastewater business and regulatory requirements
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience with at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity
- Upper-level licensing in water and/or wastewater treatment plant operation
- Course work in Water Quality Management, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Environmental Science or related field of study
- Business and financial acumen, and demonstrated leadership and management skills
- Strong project management skills
- Strong writing and presentation skills
- Innovative leader with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- BA/BS in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Environmental Science or related field of study desired
- Superintendent or director experience in utility operations
Pay Range
$150,000 to $175,000 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Other Compensation and Benefits
Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo’s benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services and discount programs. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.
Salary : $150,000 - $175,000
