Reverse Osmosis Technician - Regeneration Operator

Water Technologies • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

As a Plant RO Technician, you’ll be on the front and back end of providing maintenance and quality control expertise on all types of mobile water treatment systems for customers all over the world. This mission critical role involves working on a variety of technologies including (but not limited to) reverse osmosis (RO), ultrafiltration (UF), Gas Transfer Membrane (GTM) among others. Completes duties and tasks as directed by the Membrane Supervisor and Production Manager. Key Characteristics ● Strong communications skills ● Excellent mechanical aptitude and problems solving skills ● Operate and optimize equipment performance ● Strong commitment to VPP standard Health and Safety requirements and all ISO quality procedures ● Computer proficient ● Time management skills to work around deadlines and customer needs

Requirements

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., Home School Certification, or international equivalent to High School Diploma
• Valid drivers License
• Basic Computer Skills
• Use of hand and power tools.
• Ability and willingness to perform physical duties such as lifting, climbing
• Working with chemicals for water treatment.
• Ability and willingness for on call status for emergency response
• Ability to work on a rotating shift of nights, days and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience in industrial, 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, pipe, air compressors, dosing pumps, blowers, instrumentation, among others.
• Maintain all ISO QC documentation from start to finish for all equipment being worked on.
• Perform analytical testing such as chlorine, pH, CO2, O2, Conductivity, Rejections, Recoveries, etc. Document and report all findings for approvals and be able to troubleshoot issues that are out of compliance.
• Identify and pull parts to be loaded on equipment for job start ups and identify returning equipment to be returned to inventory.
• Perform membrane cleanings and sluicing of media as needed.
• May be utilized to assist the plant maintenance or electrical departments for various plant projects and issues as needed.
• Delivers external customer satisfaction through on-time preparation; through continuous improvement initiatives and value-added projects that will ensure quality of equipment completed while considering cycle times

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED