SABINE - Water Treatment Plant Operator
About The Position
Aquatech is hiring a full-time Junior Operator for its Sabine Pass, Louisiana location. The plant includes ACF, MMF, RO, and FEDITM systems. The role follows a DuPont 12 / Cheniere shift schedule, reports to the O&M Manager, and is classified as non-exempt. The ideal candidate has prior industrial water-treatment plant experience, communicates well, stays organized, follows instructions, and pays close attention to detail. The Junior Operator monitors plant operations, maintains operating records, performs quality checks and chemistry control, and reports abnormalities to the plant supervisor. The position also involves handling consumable chemicals and treated-water truck loading, monitoring filter-press operation, coordinating sludge storage and movement, assisting with water sampling, and helping maintain the plant as needed. The role requires the ability to work hands-on with minimal monitoring, follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions, and communicate effectively with customers while maintaining a positive attitude. Physical demands include moving loads of up to 50 pounds, potentially climbing ladders and working at heights, wearing PPE onsite, sitting for extended periods, and concentrating in a busy area. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Prior experience operating and maintaining industrial water-treatment plants involving at least some of 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 follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions using common-sense understanding.
- Hands-on approach and ability to carry out tasks with minimal monitoring.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders and not be afraid of heights.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment onsite.
- Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods and maintain concentration in a busy area.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience in chemical processes involved in pretreatment, demineralization, and reverse osmosis.
Responsibilities
- Monitor plant operation.
- Keep records of operation.
- 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, subject to eligibility.
- Company-paid holidays, subject to eligibility.
- 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
