Wastewater Treatment System Operator

ProChem Water • Clover, SC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

ProChem is seeking an autonomous operator for a comprehensive wastewater treatment system in the York County, South Carolina area. The operator works daily with the customer and ProChem’s technical team to operate, maintain, and optimize wastewater treatment and Ion Exchange systems designed for the customer’s industrial wastewater needs. Candidates with a South Carolina Wastewater B license or who are actively working toward one will be prioritized. On-the-job training and benefits for employees and their families are offered, including free options for employee-only coverage. This mid-level role may offer growth opportunities within technical services and sales. The position reports to the District Supervisor and receives support from the South Carolina regional team, including safety, technical, and professional training and guidance.

The schedule is day shift, rotating days, with eight-hour shifts and a 40-hour workweek; some overtime is required. The role involves working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions at facilities with modest amenities. The operator may encounter machinery noise, odors, hazardous chemicals and compounds, and work around electricity, water, plumbing equipment, and treatment chemicals. The work involves frequent walking, prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, lifting, and ladder work, including regularly lifting up to 50 pounds. A reliable commute to the work location is required.

ProChem provides custom water-treatment solutions and daily on-site operations services to heavy industrial manufacturing facilities. Its mission is to advance customers’ water-treatment strategies through innovative solutions and comprehensive services while adhering to safety, environmental, and ISO standards, with protection of people and the environment as its primary operating priority.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow work instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot.
• Ability to perform the required job duties and meet the position’s education, license, experience, skill, and physical criteria.
• Ability to commute reliably to the work location for the specified schedule.
• Ability to meet the physical demands, including regularly lifting up to 50 pounds and performing frequent walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and ladder work.
• Current Hazwoper 24 certification must be maintained; company-sponsored certification is provided.

Nice To Haves

• South Carolina Wastewater B license, or active progress toward obtaining one; candidates with either will be prioritized.
• Experience working with chemicals and corrosives.
• Experience with fluid-handling equipment.
• Experience with electrical systems and/or control systems.
• Mechanical ability.
• Knowledge of wastewater or water sampling procedures.
• Previous experience working in an industrial setting.
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with the industrial wastewater treatment permit.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Monitor and operate water-treatment technologies according to standard operating procedures and guidance from the account management team.
• Provide professional, courteous, and solutions-focused customer support.
• Follow quality-control, safety, and personal protective equipment procedures.
• Conduct regular operator rounds on equipment and system components.
• Conduct bench-scale testing and adjust treatment-system parameters based on test results.
• Respond to system alarms.
• Collect water samples for testing.
• Monitor and replace Ion Exchange vessels as needed.
• Record data.
• Drive a forklift to load, unload, and organize stock items such as chemicals and filters.
• Perform preventive and corrective equipment maintenance.
• Follow safety, ISO, and EPA guidelines and regulations.
• Generate monthly service reports detailing system performance data.
• Maintain a current Hazwoper 24 certification; the certification is company sponsored.

Benefits

• Full benefits for the employee and family, with free options for employee-only coverage.
• On-the-job training.
• Potential growth within the technical services and sales teams.

What This Job Offers

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