Senior Operations and Maintenance Specialist - Water Infrastructure

Overview

Operations, Maintenance, and Asset Management Specialist

Why join us?

It's an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Our ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been abetter time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! We are seeking a Operations & Maintenance Specialist (Water/Wastewater) to join our Water Infrastructure team. The role can be based out of the following offices: Alexandria, VA; Atlanta, GA; or Orlando, FL.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication. Create graphical deliverables in the form of training documents, reports, standard operating procedures, and other related documentation.
• Apply specialized knowledge necessary to manage the complex systems involved in water and wastewater treatment.
• Apply specialized knowledge of maintenance practices to advise owners, operators and engineers on techniques to increase the effectiveness of maintenance strategies and reduce the risks of asset failures.
• Apply specialized knowledge of technology, such as computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), water information management systems, condition monitoring and process troubleshooting to support operations and maintenance personnel.
• Determine and communicate data requirements for CMMS.
• Apply general asset management lifecycle planning expertise to solve specific infrastructure asset-related problems.
• Develop documents that support effective facility operations and maintenance, such as standard operating procedures, operations and maintenance manuals, training materials, condition assessment reports and others as needed.
• Write reports, participate in client presentations, discuss concepts and deliverables with clients, and participate in quality-control checks.
• Mentor staff in development and delivery of O&M and asset management capabilities.
• Coordinate with various departments within the organization (both client and consultant staff) to complete approved recommendations, ensure that all parties understand the proposed solution, document requirements accurately and execute the implementation plan in a timely manner.
• Recognize business opportunities and develop relationships to support those opportunities. Support opportunity development from pre-positioning to proposal presentations. Assist in the development of project scope and fee.
• Perform assignments and duties as the Supervisor may deem necessary from time to time.

What will you contribute? (requirements)

• Must possess and maintain a valid operator certificate or license issued by an operator certification program from a state or US territory in water treatment plant operation, wastewater treatment plant operation, water distribution system operation or wastewater collection system operation.
• College degree (A.S. or B.S.) preferred.
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience in the operation or maintenance of a water, wastewater or similar facility. Direct supervisory experience of operations and maintenance staff in a water or wastewater treatment facility or other industrial facility is preferred.
• Expert understanding of computerized maintenance management database components and utilization.
• Exceptional listening and communication skills, including ability to present concepts verbally.
• Knowledge of tools required to create and present high-quality written, verbal and graphic deliverables.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Must be a strong team player and have strong customer interface and coordination skills.
• Good technical writing skills, including expertise in synthesizing information.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.
• The ability to read, interpret and understand blueprints and technical specifications.
• The ability to analyze data to evaluate process performance, develop presentation graphics and clearly communicate complex information.
• The ability to understand technical materials, operate a computer keyboard, and communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license issued by a state or US territory.
• Travel for job-related purposes including site visits, condition assessments, client meetings and vendor-related training.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis offers a robust rewards package to support health, mental and financial wellbeing. Our benefits address the areas that enable a healthy life and professional growth. Our programs include continuing health and dental coverage for domestic partners and additional offerings described below. We support learning and development, career pathing opportunities and tuition reimbursement. The benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a tuition reimbursement program
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resource Groups
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 company match supporting STEAM education for minorities

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement is available for review in our Careers site.

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Expected compensation range is between $102,000 - $169,000 annually or $49.00 - $81.00 hourly, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must undergo a drug screen and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies: In the event a recruiter or agency not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume, AtkinsRéalis reserves the right to recruit and hire the candidate at our discretion without financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.