Solids Facility Operator
About The Position
This position will be with Desert Environmental, LLC, an affiliate of WaterBridge Operating, LLC. Summary of Position: The Solids Facility Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of landfill facilities. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: The following represents most of the position's duties but is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary. Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory, environmental, and safety rules and standards, as well as corporate policies. As a Solids Facility Operator, you will be responsible for: Operating facilities to control the flow and processing of solids and liquids. Tank Bottoms (liquids and/or solids) Water Based Mud Produced Water or Brine Water Diagnosing operating problems and performing necessary corrective action during work shifts. Monitoring gauges, meters, and control panels. Observing variations in operating conditions and interpreting meter and gauge readings and testing results to determine process adjustment requirements. Operating valves and gates either manually or by remote control. Starting and stopping pumps, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes. Maintaining shift log and recording meter and gauge readings. Collecting samples and performing routine laboratory tests and analyses. Performing routine maintenance functions. Making operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel. Conducting all business activities in accordance with health and safety policies and legal compliance requirements Reporting any issues, problems, or unsafe conditions to the attention of the supervisor, superintendent, and/or HSE.
Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- A valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in water treatment or a similar industry is required.
- Live in Pecos, TX, or within a 30-mile radius from Pecos, TX, required. Company-paid housing will be provided during your working shift.
- Live in Orla, TX, or within a 60-mile radius from Orla, TX, required. Company-paid housing will be provided during your working shift.
Responsibilities
- Operating facilities to control the flow and processing of solids and liquids.
- Tank Bottoms (liquids and/or solids)
- Water Based Mud
- Produced Water or Brine Water
- Diagnosing operating problems and performing necessary corrective action during work shifts.
- Monitoring gauges, meters, and control panels.
- Observing variations in operating conditions and interpreting meter and gauge readings and testing results to determine process adjustment requirements.
- Operating valves and gates either manually or by remote control.
- Starting and stopping pumps, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes.
- Maintaining shift log and recording meter and gauge readings.
- Collecting samples and performing routine laboratory tests and analyses.
- Performing routine maintenance functions.
- Making operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel.
- Conducting all business activities in accordance with health and safety policies and legal compliance requirements
- Reporting any issues, problems, or unsafe conditions to the attention of the supervisor, superintendent, and/or HSE.
Benefits
- If eligible, company-paid housing will be provided during working shifts
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Coverage
- Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
- Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company Paid
- Short Term & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
- 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
- And many other benefits not listed here
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
