Wastewater Treatment Operator

ProChem Water • Centerville, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Build a hands-on career in industrial water treatment with ProChem Water LLC. ProChem is hiring a responsible, safety-minded and self-motivated Wastewater Treatment System Operator to provide day-to-day oversight of an industrial wastewater pretreatment system at our customer's facility outside Morgan City, Louisiana. This position is responsible for monitoring pretreatment system performance, performing routine water chemistry testing, managing chemical and consumable inventory, maintaining treatment equipment, documenting system performance, and providing day-to-day technical support to our customer. This is an opportunity for someone with experience in industrial, mechanical, maintenance, chemical handling, water treatment, or plant operations. ProChem will also consider a dependable, mechanically-inclined candidate who is interested in developing a career in industrial water treatment through on-the-job training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to the customer facility located outside of Morgan City, Louisiana.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable and capable of working independently while maintaining effective communication with ProChem and customer personnel.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when performing chemistry testing and recording operating data.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, reporting, email, and documentation.
• Candidates must be capable of safely performing the physical requirements of the position, including material and chemical handling in accordance with ProChem and customer safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial plant, utility, maintenance, or equipment operations experience preferred.
• Industrial water treatment or pretreatment experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with water chemistry testing, sampling, or laboratory/field testing equipment preferred.
• Experience handling industrial treatment chemicals, including corrosive chemicals, preferred.
• Experience with pumps, chemical feed systems, valves, filtration equipment, piping, tanks, controls/instrumentation preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment operations manuals, operating procedures, and technical information.
• Forklift experience or willingness to become forklift certified.
• Willingness to learn industrial water chemistry, pretreatment processes, chemical feed systems, and associated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily oversight and support of the customer's industrial water pretreatment system and chemical treatment program.
• Monitor and oversee daily operation of the industrial water pretreatment system to support reliable system performance and required water quality.
• Perform routine water chemistry testing, sampling, bench testing, equipment checks, and system inspections, and accurately document results.
• Monitor treatment performance and make routine operational or chemical feed adjustments within established procedures and control ranges.
• Maintain chemical, testing reagent, filter, and consumable inventories, including receiving materials and coordinating replenishment needs.
• Perform routine equipment upkeep and preventive maintenance on pumps, chemical feed equipment, filters, instrumentation, and other pretreatment equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment, chemistry, and operational issues and coordinate corrective actions with ProChem and customer personnel.
• Maintain accurate operating records and communicate system performance, chemistry trends, inventory needs, maintenance requirements, and potential concerns.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized treatment and chemical storage areas while following all applicable safety, PPE, chemical handling, and site procedures.
• Provide professional, daily customer support and work with ProChem's technical and account management teams to maintain and improve overall system performance.

Benefits

• Full benefits for you and your family, with free plan options for employees
• On-the-job training in industrial water treatment, pretreatment processes, water chemistry, equipment operation, safety, and customer support
• Monthly cell allowance

What This Job Offers

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