Senior Operations Specialist

Senior Operations Specialist

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Senior Operations Specialist, we'll count on you to:

• Work independently on and lead the start-up or operation of plants
• Represent the owner and help guide operational staff during a plant start-up or directly supervise plant operational staff
• Provide operator training, resolution of operational problems, and development of operations and maintenance manuals
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of plant mechanical, electrical and process functions, applicable plant technology, and plan performance requirements, including permit compliance requirements
• Supervise other project-related staff as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in plant operations
• Ability to handle multiple, diverse assignments
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Primary Location: United States-Michigan-Lansing

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Utility Management Services

Job Posting: Oct 2, 2025