Operations Compliance Specialist - Wastewater

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 diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and 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. That's how we make a difference to our clients, people, 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 in Abingdon, Virginia. 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 related to the Abingdon, VA Project.

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. Identifies and aids in preventative and routine maintenance tasks.

• HACH WIMS

• Works with staff to ensure compliance and process control testing / daily data collection is completed and entered 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 the project by aiding in the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Facility and Pumping Stations.

• Supports preparation and review of all regulatory reports.

• Responsible for the inspections and training with the Stormwater Program, Spill Prevention Program, sampling and inspections with the Pretreatment Program, and Safety Program.

• 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.

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 wastewater treatment plant operator's license issued by the state of Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Wastewater Treatment, Collection system.

• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

$50,398.20 - $75,597.30 a year

Depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: Company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed, All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100% vested in the value of own contributions and any employer matching contributions.

Time away from work:

• Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued, based on number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.

• Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related, illness, injury, or medical procedure.

• Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12-month period.

• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.

Coverage and support for your needs and wellbeing:

Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and PSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include dental and vision plans.

Company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employee and family are available through Sun Life.

WayForward powered by Dario: EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.

LiveWell wellbeing program: credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually - nutrition and fitness reimbursement, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.

Education: Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books and fees up to $5250 per year, for courses related to the employee's job or planned career development.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Woodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action and 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. To read our entire Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here. To view the Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster and supplement, click here.

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

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Woodard & Curran believes that complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive space provides the best opportunity for achieving our vision of clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences so that everyone can bring their whole, authentic selves to work. When our people are supported to reach their full potential, we provide the most innovative, sound, and effective solutions.