SABINE - Water Treatment Plant Operator
About The Position
Aquatech is hiring a full-time Junior Operator at its Sabine Pass, Louisiana location. The plant includes ACF, MMF, RO, and FEDI systems. The position follows a DuPont 12 / Cheniere shift, is non-exempt, and reports to the O&M Manager. The operator monitors plant operations, maintains records, performs quality checks and chemistry control, and reports abnormalities. The role also includes handling consumable chemicals, monitoring filter press operations, coordinating sludge storage and movement, assisting with water sampling, and helping maintain the plant as needed. The ideal candidate communicates well, stays organized, follows instructions, and pays close attention to detail.
Requirements
- Experience operating and maintaining industrial water treatment plants involving at least some of the following: pretreatment, demineralization, reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, electro-deionization, thermal desalination, or zero-liquid discharge.
- Basic knowledge of water chemistry.
- Ability to perform basic water analysis in a laboratory.
- Experience maintaining daily or weekly operation logs.
- Exposure to PLC/HMI-based plant operation systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot filtration plants, membrane systems, and electro-deionization plants.
- Experience maintaining valves, pumps, and instruments.
- Knowledge of safety practices, including chemical handling and confined-space entry.
- Valid TWIC Card.
- High school diploma.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain a positive attitude and good organizational skills.
- Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions using common sense.
- Hands-on approach and ability to carry out tasks with minimal monitoring.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to lift, carry, or move 50 pounds; climb ladders and work at heights; and wear PPE on site.
- Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods and maintain concentration in a busy area.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience with chemical processes involved in pretreatment, demineralization, and reverse osmosis.
Responsibilities
- Monitor plant operations.
- Keep operation records.
- Carry out quality checks and chemistry control.
- Report abnormalities to the plant supervisor.
- Load and unload consumable chemicals.
- Load outgoing treated water into trucks.
- Monitor filter press operation.
- Coordinate sludge storage and movement.
- Assist plant operators in collecting water samples.
- Assist with plant maintenance as required.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Company-paid holidays.
- 401K plan; benefits are based on eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
