Plant Operator - Water Treatment

Summary:

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.

Aquatech has an immediate need for a fulltime Senior Water Treatment Operator to work in our Santa Clara, CA location. The Senior Water Treatment Operator will perform the duties described in the job description below and will considered a Non Exempt employee.

The ideal candidate will have good communications skills, organized, ability to interpret instructions, and an attention to detail. The candidate will have prior experience working in industrial water treatment plants.

Starting Rate of Pay:

• $40.00 per hour

Scheduled Days & Hours:

• Monday Friday, 3:00PM to 12:00AM (Evening Shift)

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Five (5) or more years experience in water or wastewater treatment plants

• Experience in handling waste neutralization plants is preferred

• Experienced in industrial or municipal set up and be familiar with filtration, clarifiers, automatic plant operation (PLC/HMI), automatic valves, pumps and chemical dosing systems a plus.

• Hazwopper safety training and certification preferred

Job Description:

• Operate acid waste neutralization plant in 8-hour shifts (day or evening shifts as required)

• Keep records of tank level, pH, flow, pressure, or similar parameters on daily basis

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports to include plant performance, discharge water quality, maintenance work performed / required, and any safety issues experienced

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures

• Perform water analysis as needed

• Be able and willing to attend calls at odd hours, weekends and holidays for emergencies

• Meet with customer O&M team on daily basis to provide update, understand the daily needs and manage the plant operation accordingly

• Maintain all safety protocols prescribed by customer

• Ensure that the wastewater discharged is always at or below the prescribed limits

• Request any maintenance help in a timely manner to ensure 100% plant availability

• Maintain good housekeeping and a safer work environment

• Replace filters as needed

• Take complete responsibility for the plant and customer relationship management

• Order and maintain all spare parts, chemicals, and consumables

• Inform customer changes in feedwater chemistry that will affect discharge quality

• Offer inputs on improvements to plant operation, maintenance, automation and safety

• Safely load / unload chemicals

Benefits:

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain positive attitude and good organizational skills

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

• Ability to be hands on and to carry out tasks with minimal monitoring

• Good written and verbal communication skill

• Ability to respond from a remote monitoring system

• Attention to detail

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Lifting / carrying / moving 50 lbs, may need to climb ladders and cannot be afraid of heights, and will need to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while on site. Involves sitting at a desk for extended periods of time. Needs high degree of concentration in a busy area.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Five (5) or more years experience in water or wastewater treatment plants

• Experience in handling waste neutralization plants is preferred

• Experienced in industrial or municipal set up and be familiar with filtration, clarifiers, automatic plant operation (PLC/HMI), automatic valves, pumps and chemical dosing systems a plus.

• Hazwopper safety training and certification preferred