Operations Compliance Specialist - Water and Wastewater Treatment (Finance)

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

Woodard & Curran is seeking an Operations Compliance Specialist at Orange, NJ's Water and Wastewater Utility. You will be responsible for the implementation, modification, and ongoing operations and technical support for the compliance systems utilized at the project site. These systems include, but are not limited to, the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), HACH Water Information Management System (WIMS) and GIS/asset data management systems. You will work with project management and site operations staff to ensure successful utilization of compliance systems to confirm work is completed efficiently, effectively and in compliance with all applicable site permits. You will report to the Project Manager and will serve as a liaison between our Operations and Engineering groups, and work to ensure compliance in all areas of and throughout the facility.
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Typical responsibilities include:

• CMMS system management - Ensures all assets are identified and tracked in the system so capital planning and maintenance/asset management activities can be scheduled and documented.
• HACH WIMS - Works with staff to ensure compliance and process control testing / daily data collection is completed and entered into the systems for subsequent use in project compliance and process control reporting and monitoring.
• GIS/Asset program - Works with this system to ensure all assets are tracked and historical data can be utilized to maintain systems.
• Collaborates with Project Management, client, and client representative (engineer) to support ongoing work.
• Supports preparation and review of all water and wastewater regulatory reports.
• Responsible for lab QA/QC, proficiency program compliance, and result submission to DEP.
• Responsible for maintaining annual deliverable calendar (adding new requirements, dates, etc.).
• Responsible for ensuring necessary sampling/testing is being performed correctly and on time.
• Provides a monthly technical summary to the Project Manager for inclusion in the Project Manager's monthly operating report (MOR) to the client.
• Aids staff on electronic applications (Workday, tablets, data entry; SEMS applications) and troubleshoot low level technical issues.
• Ability to learn treatment processes and assist operations
• Provide oversight on out of scope and capitals improvement projects

What will you need to succeed?

• B.S. in a related field such as Civil, Chemical, Environmental Engineering and/or Environmental Science
• Possess and maintain, as a minimum, a valid water or wastewater treatment plant operator's license issued by the state of New Jersey and/or receive a license within the first year of employment.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations
• Proficiency with computers including an ability to work with SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, and other site-specific systems.
• Knowledge or understanding of CMMS systems, GIS systems, and/or utility management systems.
• Possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.
• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with ability to write clear, concise, and thorough environmental reports
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply instructions, drawings, and specifications for work assigned.
• Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools employed in the operations and maintenance of the Water and Wastewater Treatment, Collection and Distribution systems.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

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$67,197.60 - $100,796.40 a year

Depending on qualifications and experience.
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Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually

• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.

• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

• Disability: Paid short and long term disability

• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer .

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.