Water/Wastewater Operator

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

GHD has an exciting opportunity for a Wastewater/Water Treatment Plant Operator to be based on location in Yuma, AZ. As a Wastewater/Water Operator, you will be working with the Contract Operations Group. This position offers a variety of work and you will support a diversity of projects in a challenging and unique setting. You will interface directly with clients, oversee and direct contractors, be largely responsible for your own work, and become a trusted point of contact for our client. Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.

Requirements

High School education required
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 3 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification and ADEQ Grade 3 Wastewater Operator Certification
10 years experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills
Ability to perform physically demanding work for periods of time, ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds, and ability to work outdoors part-time throughout the year as needed
Ability to analyze field readings, data and operating parameters to optimize system operations
Must have an Arizona driver’s license and a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

ADEQ Grade 3 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification
ADEQ Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification
40-hour HAZWOPER certification

Responsibilities

Solutions Analysis: Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents.
Testing: Develop product specifications and design test procedures and standards.
Project Management: Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities.
Insights and Reporting: Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.
Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Data Collection and Analysis: Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.
Product and Solution Development: Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.
Work Scheduling and Allocation: Design own monthly schedule and, if necessary, assign work to others in order to speed up office workflow and ensure high-priority tasks get done.
Equipment Installation: Help specialists set up and test new products or processes; install complex systems with guidance.
Plant and Machinery Maintenance and Repair: Maintain and repair complex plant and machinery and supervise the work of team members and contractors to ensure that the plant and machinery meet operational requirements, including conformance with regulatory and organizational health, safety, and environmental standards.