What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Specialist position at Operational Technical Services?

Operational Technical Services (OTS) is one of the fastest growing private water and wastewater utility staffing providers in the country. We provide certified water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, collections, engineering, laboratory, water quality, maintenance, and training professionals to municipalities, special districts, and private utilities throughout the country. OTS offers temporary, temp to hire, direct hire and emergency on-call opportunities including great benefits.

POSITION : Operations Specialist

PAY RATE : $40 - $48

SCHEDULE : Hours 7 : 00 a.m.-3 : 30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Availability for standby duty and the ability to be "on-call," working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Response to emergency events and alarm call-outs as scheduled and required.

LOCATION : Manatee County, FL

We have an immediate opening for an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Specialist to help support operations in the Southeast region, with occasional travel in other regions of the eastern coast of the United States. In this role, you will support operations through project transitions, providing technical support, backfilling management positions, provide assistance for process control or trouble shooting activities, working with various software technologies, and potentially perform day to day operations.

DUTIES :

Work with Area Managers and Project Managers to support project demands.
Provide technical support and training onsite to implement the Asset Management Program.
Utilize W&C technical platforms for data collection : Utility Cloud, Hach WIMS, Do Forms, Power BI, etc.
Provide operations and maintenance support at water and / or wastewater treatment facilities.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :

This position will be supporting operations primarily in the Southeast with a concentration in Florida, with occasional travel throughout the East Coast of the United States. You will be required to travel a minimum of 75% of the year with much of this travel being regionally-focused in the Southeast.

REQUIREMENTS

Willingness to work in both indoor and outdoor environments including inclement weather.

Solid water and wastewater background which may include certifications and licenses.

Supervisory experience.

Experience with utility technology software including Hach’s Water Information Management System (Hach WIMS) is a plus.

Knowledge of the water and wastewater industry to include equipment, controls, and process.

May be required to wear a respirator.

Willingness to travel to support assigned projects and assist with emergency event repair and recovery efforts.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check and pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

MUST HAVES FOR ROLE :

Utility Pants : Employees must wear durable utility pants suitable for the work environment.

Safety Shoes : Steel-toed or other appropriate safety shoes are mandatory to protect against workplace hazards.

Candidates must consent to and pass a background check and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Operational Technical Services, (OTS), is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colors, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Salary : $40 - $48

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