Industrial Water Thermal Operator

Taylor, TX
Water Treatment

Main

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WE KNOW HOW TO TAKE CARE OF AND VALUE OUR TEAM MEMBERS!

We are looking to add Industrial Water Thermal Operators to our stellar team.

$OFFERING TOP PAY$

PLUS+

BONUS!

What we offer:

Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
401K Retirement Plan
401K% Match
Long and Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee and Family Assistance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity
Critical Illness Insurance
Flexible Spending and Dependent Care
Employee Advocacy Services
Employee Legal Services
Paid Vacation
6 Floating Holidays
8 Observed Holidays
10 Days Sick Time
Paid Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth & Advancement Opportunities
On-going Training & Development
Company Holiday Event
Spring/Summer Company Family Event
Annual Health Fair & Biometric Screenings
Spot Award & President’s Award Recognition Programs
Community Volunteer Work Helping Hands Grant

The position performs the highest level of operational, maintenance and oversight of complex ZLD and Thermal systems, supporting processes and facilities. This position monitors daily operations, perform complex tasks involving problem-solving and situational responses, assists in providing work direction and guidance or training to support on-the-job training of Wastewater Treatment Operators I/II. This position reports to the Operations Supervisor. This position is subject to call back, overtime, weekend, and holiday emergency call-outs and on-call duty.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the operation of the ZLD and Thermal systems and all supporting equipment including boils, IX, UF, RO and CIP systems
Control the ZLD/Thermal system process through Allen Bradley control system and other process control devices
Monitor the operation and performance of the ZLD while on shift: take appropriate action when necessary to ensure compliance of safety, efficiency, environmental and administrative guidelines
Participate in the operation, maintenance, control and repair of all related plant process equipment, including pumps, blowers, motors, chemical feeds, sludge equipment and basic laboratory instruments to ensure treated water and effluent meets County, State and EPA quality standards
Obtain samples and perform required tests, including PH, SDI, Conductivity, alkalinity, hardness, silica, DO, TSS and similar tests
Monitor water quality and lab results to manage process and makes process adjustments in accordance with established policies and ensures the operational plan is communicated to all shifts
Wear chemical suits for periods of time while handling chemicals
Ensure there is an operational plan for correcting operational out of spec water
Conduct various tests to determine proper chemical feed rates, calculate chemical feed rates and change pump settings as needed
Maintain chemical inventory supply, and make requests for new or replacement orders
Operate, monitor and adjust as necessary all related plant process equipment, including chemical pumps
Monitor and operate telemetry and SCADA systems
Coordinate with maintenance staff to ensure process equipment is in a state to allow for maintenance activities
Assist in the safe unloading and storage of chemicals, and change out chemical totes when necessary
Make equipment adjustments, lubrications, and minor repairs, and report equipment problems
Chemical tote handling is required; must have ability to wear a chemical suit when required
Review and update written procedures for the ZLD/Thermal system
Responsible for maintaining boiler chemistry
Prepare necessary relevant spreadsheets and word documents using various software programs as required for daily reports
Identify problems with ZLD equipment and clearly communicate the conditions associated with
these problems to the Water Treatment Supervisor
Ensure facility emergency procedures and occupational hazards and safety precautions are adhered too
Contact vendors and contractors to coordinate repair/modification projects
Perform other duties as required

Just as we take excellent care of our customers, we strive also to create a healthy work/life balance with deep respect for the quality-of-life for all our technicians. Our work environment is a space that promotes growth, productivity, and employee well-being.

We are committed to taking excellent care of our team by offering great benefits and a healthy life/work balance.

We look forward to helping you reach your career goals as a valued part of our service family!

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Experience:

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial water/wastewater operations
Power plant environment or relative military experience in water treatment or power plant operations
Working with IX, UF, RO, Brine Concentrator, Crystallizers, boilers, centrifuges, heat exchangers and chemical systems
Preferred: Experience with Piping and Instrument diagram’s and process controls
Wastewater Grade B certification from TCEQ or the ability for reciprocity Preferred
Knowledge of operation, methods, practices, techniques and servicing requirements of water/wastewater treatment and pumping facilities; Procedures, materials, tools, equipment and safety practices associated with the operations of ZLD/Thermal facilities; Understand the function of basic system equipment such as: heat exchangers, pumps, transfer valves, high pressure air systems and hydraulic system
Safety practices in the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment used in water/wastewater, industrial and power plant facilities, and OSHA guidelines related to large treatment facilities
Perform accurate arithmetic computations, standardized wastewater laboratory analyses, read and interpret meters, charts, gauges and recording devices
Able to pass respirator fit test within 6 months
Complete OSHA/safety training as required
Local travel will be required