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Operations Specialist

Job ID #: 2025-3754

Costa Mesa, California

Full-time, Regular

Engineering

Overview

Carollo Engineers is an internationally recognized environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities. We are seeking an Operations Specialist to help grow Carollo’s Operations support services in the Southern California Region and meet the needs of our current and future clients. 

 

At Carollo you’ll make an impact at an organization that does meaningful work, fosters a collaborative team culture, and creates a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel like you belong. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team of professionals that is truly passionate about our work. Carollo’s vision is to be the BEST water consulting firm and you’ll find that Carollo is also the best place for you to build your career.

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Assists clients to optimize treatment plant staffing labor, power and chemical costs 
  • Develops process startup, commissioning, and testing plans
  • Develops site inspection checklists for use during construction
  • Leads commissioning, startup, and testing efforts that result from Design Contracts
  • Advises clients on startup adjustments and facility tuning
  • Leads preparation of Standard Operating Procedures and comparable documentation
  • Prepares operator training courses
  • Prepares O&M manual updates (paper and electronic)
  • Provides facility optimization services
  • Conducts overall systems performance evaluation
  • Performs detailed process facility optimization review
  • Reviews operating and laboratory data and data collection methodology
  • Evaluates staffing levels and training needs
  • Prepares process trouble-shooting guidelines
  • Assists clients in staff development and transition planning
  • Evaluates and develops strategies for operational data acquisition and presentation
  • Assists with client marketing
  • Participates in project pursuits
  • Attends and participates in selected conferences

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in water and/or wastewater process operations
  • Knowledge of regulated water/wastewater business and regulatory requirements
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience with at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity
  • Upper-level licensing in water and/or wastewater treatment plant operation
  • Course work in Water Quality Management, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Environmental Science or related field of study
  • Business and financial acumen, and demonstrated leadership and management skills
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong writing and presentation skills
  • Innovative leader with strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to travel as needed

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or status as a protected veteran.