Membrane Technican

Veolia Environnement SA•Baytown, TX

About The Position

As a Plant RO Technician, you will provide maintenance and quality control expertise on a variety of mobile water treatment systems for customers worldwide. The role involves working with technologies including reverse osmosis (RO), ultrafiltration (UF), and Gas Transfer Membrane (GTM), among others. You will complete duties and tasks as directed by the Membrane Supervisor and Production Manager. The position calls for strong communication, mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, equipment operation and optimization, computer proficiency, and time management. It also requires a strong commitment to VPP health and safety standards and ISO quality procedures. The work includes troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and controls issues; maintaining ISO quality-control documentation; performing and documenting analytical tests; preparing equipment and parts for job start-ups and inventory; and performing membrane cleanings and media sluicing. You may also assist plant maintenance or electrical departments with projects and issues. The role supports customer satisfaction through on-time equipment preparation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, home school certification, or international equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to use hand and power tools.
Ability and willingness to perform physical duties such as lifting and climbing.
Ability and willingness to work with water-treatment chemicals.
Ability and willingness to be on call for emergency response.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, days, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in industrial settings, refineries, water treatment, or chemical plants.
Mechanical and electrical/instrumentation experience.
Forklift experience.
Basic PLC experience.
PVC pipe-fitting experience.

Responsibilities

Carry out mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting on equipment such as valves, piping, air compressors, dosing pumps, blowers, and instrumentation.
Maintain ISO quality-control documentation throughout the work on each piece of equipment.
Perform analytical tests, including chlorine, pH, CO2, O2, conductivity, rejections, and recoveries; document and report findings for approval and troubleshoot issues that are out of compliance.
Identify and pull parts to load onto equipment for job start-ups, and identify returning equipment for inventory.
Perform membrane cleanings and sluicing of media as needed.
Assist plant maintenance or electrical departments with projects and issues as needed.
Prepare equipment on time and contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives and value-added projects that support quality and cycle times.
Complete duties and tasks as directed by the Membrane Supervisor and Production Manager.