HDR · 1 day ago
Operations Specialist - eOM Manual Technician
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment and addressing the world's water challenges. As an Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for developing facility operations manuals and supporting various evaluations and assessments related to water and wastewater infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
The primary duties include development of facility operations manuals. Manuals are developed in either hard copy or electronic versions. This employee will review contract documents to verify they meet the design intent of the contract documents
Provide support for water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure evaluations, condition assessments, process optimization, new facility design reviews, construction management assistance, commissioning, and O&M personnel training
Perform operability reviews of preliminary designs to ensure that criteria such as working space around equipment, general placement of valves and equipment, worker safety and access to equipment for maintenance are addressed. During design, work with process, electrical and instrumentation engineers to evaluate reliability, redundancy, ease of operation, and life cycle costs of process and equipment alternatives
Assist with the development of infrastructure renewal plans. Provide technical expertise in the condition assessment of assets critical to the delivery of water, wastewater, reclaimed water and storm water service
Assist with the development of P&IDs and write process control strategies for the efficient operation of treatment plant processes, wastewater lift stations, reclaimed water systems, and water booster pump stations
During construction, coordinate manufacturer’s field services including equipment training and startup. Review and approve equipment O&M manuals
Work with the design team to identify steps to improve the commissioning process and project handover from contractor to owner
Develop and provide operator training and assist with component and system testing and commissioning
Prepare startup plans, Division 01 Specifications, schedules and procedures and document results in a construction management environment
Assist the plant staff with post-startup warranty resolution and with process optimization
Prepare and implement condition assessment procedures for all asset types within water, wastewater, and/or storm water systems
Evaluate maintenance and operational work practices to determine effectiveness in providing core utility functions. Prepare new work flows, work procedures, training and implementation plans to improve core functions
Evaluate water and wastewater utility regulatory requirements and performance. Develop mitigation plans or O&M procedures to improve regulatory compliance
Participate and engage technical experts in support of client development and project pursuits
Facilitate lessons learned for project delivery, processes, trends, successes, strengths and weaknesses
Participate in strategic local, regional, and national marketing pursuits
Participate in professional organizations related to water, wastewater and storm water lines of service at the local and regional level
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in plant operations
Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Preferred
Excellent writing ability
Certification as a water or wastewater treatment plant operator
Associate's degree in a professional, engineering or related field
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in water/wastewater field
General knowledge of process control, automation, instrumentation, laboratory fundamentals, industrial safety, and reliability centered maintenance principles and developing control strategies is required
Ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications and other contract documents found in the design and construction industry
Knowledge of the engineering, chemistry and microbiology of water and wastewater treatment unit process
Ability to work with a diverse community of designers, contractors, operators and manufacturers
A working knowledge of Microsoft Office product
Working knowledge of website development
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Valid drivers license
Certification in both water and wastewater is preferred
Bachelor's degree in a professional, engineering or related field
Working knowledge and experience working with web based applications such as Concrete CMS and/or SharePoint
Familiarity with computerized maintenance management software and asset management philosophies and applications
Familiarity with web based programming language such as HTML
Familiarity with other web development software applications
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
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