Wastewater Operations Specialist

DescriptionAlthough officially established in 2008, Probst Group has been providing customized solutions to meet our clients' unique needs for over 30 years. We take pride in our extensive experience in industrial wastewater engineering and operations.The Probst Group is excited to announce a new opportunity within our Technical Services Team. As a Wastewater Operations Specialist on the Technical Services team, you will support industrial wastewater treatment projects with the Probst Group. Key responsibilities include evaluating and troubleshooting wastewater systems, commissioning and start-up of process equipment, providing lab support, analyzing data, creating documentation, and delivering training to staff and customers. Your expertise and hands-on approach will drive improvements and uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency in Probst’s proven wastewater treatment solutions.Key Responsibilities For The Wastewater Operations SpecialistTravel to various Probst Group locations and client facilities (approximately 50% travel)Work with project sites to maintain healthy wastewater treatment systems that maintain compliance with wastewater permitsWork with internal and external resources to complete project scopes on time and on budgetReview and provide comment on WWTP Process Operation DataDiagnose operating problems and perform necessary corrective actionsIndependently visit WWTPs to provide necessary assistanceProvide relief operator supportCreate and manage client operations logsPerform bench testing of wastewater samplesGenerate SOPs, startup plans, preventive maintenance & lubrication listsProvide on-site training to operators at client sitesContact vendors for quotes for equipment or servicesCreate internal purchase requests Conduct pilot studies, as neededProvides onsite support at client sites in emergency situationsOther duties as assigned RequirementsBased out of the Hartland, WI locationCompletion of an Associate or higher degree in a related field or equivalent work experienceAbility to travel to customer sites an estimated 50% of the timeExcellent communication and customer service skillsStrong planning and organizational skillsProficient experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Basic understanding of chemical, biological, and environmental scienceAbility to read P&IDs, controls narratives, and O&M manualsPreferred Experience For The Wastewater Operations SpecialistAble to travel for emergency situations with less than 24 hour notice3+ years of business travel experience3+ years in wastewater operations, or commissioning & start-up of wastewater equipment3+ years of developing technical documentation, reports, and spreadsheets