Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician to join the team at our Questa, New Mexico plant. Be involved in projects with our Mining Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clientu2019s objectives and solves their challenges. Your Impact + Assist colleagues in the water treatment plant process with monitoring and adjustments. + Perform laboratory water and process sampling QA/QC which includes solids analysis and benchtop spectrophotometer analysis of water samples. + Perform influent water source sample collection and equipment monitoring at remote locations. + Perform data collection and data entry of process and other operations information into operations logbooks up to 6 times per day. + Perform filter press operation up to 12 times per day. + Monitor extended systems critical to plant process (including chemical feeds, influent water sources, and lift stations). + Perform operation and maintenance of heavy mobile, construction type, equipment for offloading deliveries, delivering filter cake to the on-site repository, performing building maintenance and performing snow removal. + Assist maintenance personnel with repairs and maintenance, including grounds maintenance, as required. + Respond to callouts for special projects as needed on an on-call basis. Who You Are Required Qualifications + High School Diploma or GED. + At least one year of plant operations experience. + Ability to obtain a 40-hour OSHA HazWOPER certificate or have a current certificate. + Must successfully complete and pass WSPu2019s Motor Vehicle screening. + Ability to operate heavy mobile, construction type equipment. + Good understanding of Health and Safety practices and mechanical aptitude. + Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical + Ability to complete shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary (shifts are 12-hours per day). + Ability to operate and maintain all equipment in a safe and controlled manner in accordance with site health and safety plans and industry best practices and applicable programs such as OSHA + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times per day. + Ability to walk up and down stairs and on unimproved areas of the site several times per day. Preferred Qualifications + New Mexico wastewater treatment operator certification

Created: 2025-12-05