Operations Specialist 3

Company Overview Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. Job Description Collects, organizes and monitors field data. Under direct supervision, performs basic to moderately complex sampling and testing and performs a variety of basic to moderately complex technical tasks including process control testing, sampling, and maintaining chain of custody documentation. Makes basic observational analysis of operating conditions and recommends process changes. Provides O&M support by assisting plant operations staff with problem solving, plant and process adjustments, plant startup, and process evaluations. Under direct supervision, assists in the determination of appropriate operational and maintenance procedures, preparation of standard operating procedures and O&M manuals. Coordinates the production of manuals. Performs other duties as required. Assists in the development and/ or facilitation of plant training programs. Performs basic adjustment, maintenance, repair and upkeep of equipment, instrumentation and physical assets. Performs a variety of basic O&M assignments including sampling, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and process control monitoring, operation and control of equipment, maintenance and housekeeping. Skills & Abilities Solid knowledge of sampling and analyses techniques. Solid knowledge of sampling and analyses techniques. Solid knowledge of the operations and maintenance of equipment, instrumentation, and other related physical plant assets. Solid knowledge of the operations and maintenance of equipment, instrumentation, and other related physical plant assets. Solid verbal and written communication skills. Solid verbal and written communication skills. Solid knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Solid knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to read and follow technical manuals and follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to read and follow technical manuals and follow verbal and written instructions. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Certificate as water, wastewater and/or industrial plant operator. 3 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Amount of Travel Required 10% or less Driving Requirements An appropriate and valid driver's license is required. EEO Statement We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action