Wastewater Operations Technician - Childress, TX

WesTech Engineering • Childress, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

WesTech is hiring a Water/Wastewater Operations Technician in Childress, Texas, to support the daily operation of a water treatment plant. The role involves water treatment, maintenance, HMI monitoring, chemical dosing and handling, and laboratory testing. Major equipment includes horizontal pressure filters, reverse osmosis units, storage tanks, and multiple pumps.

The technician monitors treatment processes and plant performance, conducts testing, maintains operational records, calibrates and repairs equipment, troubleshoots abnormalities, and performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs. The role requires following safety procedures, communicating issues clearly, and working collaboratively with the team and customer. Shifts are 10–12 hours and may rotate; work may include weekends and holidays depending on job scope.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years of prior related water/wastewater experience, including at least three years of field water/wastewater operational experience.
• Ability to work 10–12 hour shifts; shifts may rotate and may include weekends and holidays depending on job scope.
• Ability to follow a full range of instructions and execute work independently.
• Ability to train others on testing processes and fundamental water treatment concepts.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record for company-related driving or travel.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain favorable client and working relationships.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe, and other basic office software for documenting operations and maintaining records and drawings.
• Ability to comply with safety procedures, protocols, and regulations, including PPE use, safety checks, emergency response, chemical protocols, and safety training.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check upon hire, at random, and/or upon request for access to certain work sites.
• Ability to use a computer or phone at a workstation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk on ladders and walkways or catwalks, and work at heights; use of a safety harness may be required.
• Ability to work in cold, heat, wet, or dark conditions and around mechanical parts.
• May be required to be clean-shaven and fit-tested for respiratory equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivated and reliable.
• Experience in water treatment plant operations.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Understanding of differences between AC and DC power and associated hazards.
• Ability to troubleshoot and service DC components.
• Reverse osmosis experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct water sample testing to analyze plant performance and optimize operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of plant activities.
• Calibrate mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment used in plant operations.
• Diagnose and repair electric pumps, drive units, reducers, and valves.
• Perform jar testing, execute drawdowns on chemical pumps, and maintain chemical injection equipment.
• Communicate malfunctions and other issues to minimize downtime.
• Apply equipment-mechanics knowledge and scientific principles to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Monitor water treatment processes and adjust for total suspended solids (TSS), pH, turbidity, ORP, and chemical reactions.
• Follow safety procedures, wear required PPE, conduct safety checks, and respond to emergencies.
• Use Microsoft Office tools to document operational data, track performance, and maintain logs.
• Perform complex preventative maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• Examine, troubleshoot, replace, and configure pressure gauges, transducers, and flow meters to detect abnormalities.
• Work collaboratively with the team and customer to support daily operations.
• Inspect equipment at job sites or fabrication shops.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match of 6%.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package with telehealth options.
• Company HSA contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and long-term disability.
• PTO plan and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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