Leading contractor delivering water and wastewater treatment and industrial water infrastructure projects.
Assist in commissioning and startup of wastewater treatment plants and related projects.
15 days ago ago
$75,000 - $100,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Portland, OR
Onsite
Company Size
2,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Pre‑Construction
Construction Management
Construction
Commissioning & Start‑Up
Sector Specialisms
Water
Wastewater
Industrial
Energy
Capital Construction
Information Technology Services
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Municipal
Role
Description
commissioning
startup planning
documentation
procedures development
resource planning
coordination
Assist in the development and execution of commissioning and startup plans.
Participate in the acquisition and storing of business and technical knowledge, and the use of those stored intellectual assets.
Recognize that Health and Safety considerations are central to all tasks and contribute to ensuring safe working environment for all.
Assist with documentation of the commissioning process, including commissioning data and as built documentation, input to O&Ms and feedback to the design disciplines.
Report safety issues responsibly, and participate in improving practice.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
Recognize the importance of satisfying the customer as the key to achieving other objectives.
Assist with client/vendor/subcontractor coordination for the startup of completed systems. Provide training program and materials for process plant equipment.
Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.
Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
Maintain Health and Safety levels during the commissioning activities.
Assist in resource planning at project level.
Assist in the development of written procedures for testing, cleaning and initial startup of major plant equipment and systems.
Requirements
commissioning
start-up
sharepoint
maximo
bachelor's
safety
Experience with operations and maintenance programs at water or wastewater facilities.
Experience in the water/wastewater industry (or) applicable industrial construction responsibilities.
2 – 3 years’ experience in commissioning & start-up and plant operations.
Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
Understanding of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Business Administration, Science, or other similar field of study.
Preference will be given to candidates with operations and maintenance and/or commissioning and startup background.
Understanding of methods and techniques of maintaining and repairing water/wastewater plant equipment, machinery and related facilities.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Proficient with use of SharePoint document management.
Familiar with asset management programs (i.e Maximo) for vertical assets.
Proficient in interpreting and understand technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
Proficient with Adobe and Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to travel, including internationally, is required
In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave Program
Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (15 days/year)
Anticipated salary range is $75,000 - $100,000 based on experience
Sick Leave (5 days/year)
401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
100% company-paid benefits including Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD) (after 60 day waiting period for STD & LTD only), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
pre‑employment screening includes drug and background checks.
Company
Overview
Founded in 1820
Innovations in clean water
The company's origins trace back to innovations in clean water and sewage systems during cholera outbreaks.
Billion-dollar revenue
Financial scale
The company operates at a financial scale supported by billion-dollar revenue and strategic investments from Oaktree Capital.
18 MGD capacity
Water treatment plants
The company builds state-of-the-art greenfield water treatment plants with capacities as high as 18 million gallons per day (MGD).
Revolutionizing clean water amid cholera outbreaks.
Operates nationwide in the U.S. with affiliates Slayden and Methuen.
Specializes in water, wastewater, industrial water, heavy civil, and broader infrastructure builds.
Constructed the world's largest ballasted-clarifier facility and tunneled miles for raw water conveyance.
Partners on major ventures like Texas’s Lake Travis system and San Francisco’s biosolids digesters.
Culture + Values
We act with honesty, transparency, and fairness in all our dealings.
We work together as one team to deliver exceptional results.
We strive to exceed expectations and deliver the highest quality.
We ensure a safe working environment for everyone, every day.
We embrace change and continuously seek out better ways to serve our clients and communities.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2050
Environmental Goal
Striving for net zero emissions by the year 2050.
Actively invests in renewable energy solutions and energy-efficient technologies.
Focuses on waste reduction and implementing sustainable construction practices.
Enhances environmental performance on every project by integrating sustainability into design and execution.
Inclusion & Diversity
Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, focusing on gender equality and leadership opportunities.
Strives for balanced gender representation, with progress on women in leadership roles.
Implemented strategic initiatives to increase the recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups.