Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

This Opportunity

WSP Environment & Infrastructure is seeking a Water Treatment Operator to join our team in Butte, MT.

Would you like to be part of helping to improve the water quality for Butte, MT? Do you enjoy maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical pumping and filtration systems? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established environmental firm that values its employees’ enthusiasm and contributions? We encourage you to apply to join our team of friendly, dedicated, and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and committed to quality.

Your Impact

• Under the direct supervision of the Operations & Compliance Manager, will be part of an operations team responsible for the overall repair, water sampling, and maintenance of water treatment operations
• Will operate, maintain, monitor controls and perform repairs to all water treatment facility process equipment, including pumps, motors, blowers, air compressors, chemical feed systems and basic laboratory equipment to ensure that treated water meets discharge quality standards.
• When properly trained, will make treatment and operational changes to the water treatment process to meet water quality discharge standards in coordination with the Operations & Compliance Manager and Project Manager.
• Will perform onsite routine water analyses, such as pH, titrations, and turbidity.
• Will routinely prepare and submit water samples to certified testing laboratories for analyses and reporting to meet required quality standards.
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Work schedule of evening, early morning, holiday and/or weekends may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may also be required.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Montana Department of Environmental Quality Class 1D Industrial Wastewater Certification is desired, but not required. Must have the ability to obtain State certification within 1 year.
• Experience in water or wastewater treatment operation, or water pumping and conveyance systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience is a plus.
• Self-starter with the ability to follow through on multiple tasks and tight schedules.
• Knowledge of use of maintenance tools, chemicals, cleaners, and disinfectants
• Ability to communicate, read and write clearly.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret engineering drawings and technical reports.
• Willingness to work schedule of evening, early morning, holiday and/or weekends may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may also be required.
• Must pass physical, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with WSP's driving (MVR) policy

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee regularly is required to climb or balance; and talk and hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Work is performed predominantly indoors, with some outdoor tasks required; Exposure to natural ambient weather conditions and various dusts and mists may occur while performing outdoor duties.
• Work may involve standing and walking on uneven surfaces or unstable ground.
• Requires the use of safety-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, protective face shields, hardhats, or other personal protective equipment (PPE), as required

Pay rate range $32.00 to $35.00 per hour

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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: N/A - No travel required
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: HELENA - GREAT NORTHERN BLVD
• All locations: US-MT-Butte, US-MT-Helena

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.