Water Treatment Operator

Reworld Projects • Usa, MA

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About The Position

As a Water Systems Operator, you will safely, efficiently, and reliably operate boiler makeup and cooling water systems. The role includes maintaining water-system equipment, monitoring and testing water chemistry and treatment equipment, supporting preventive maintenance, and following operating procedures. You will coordinate chemical deliveries, maintain inventories and system logs, and communicate system status to shift personnel. Water washing, outage, and shift-coverage support are also required, along with other duties that support safe and efficient facility operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience with high-pressure boilers and auxiliary systems.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to qualify to wear a full-face respirator.
• Ability to consistently work in various weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous water-testing experience.
• Formal technical or utility training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water-system equipment, including cleaning strainers and baskets, repairing or replacing leaky fittings, assisting with pump changes, and keeping personal protective equipment clean.
• Perform minor maintenance and maintain reagent inventories for reuse systems, reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration systems, and other connected chemical systems.
• Coordinate and carry out off-loading procedures for water-treatment chemical deliveries.
• Monitor boiler, steam, and condensate chemistry and water-treatment equipment performance to determine when equipment needs cleaning, regeneration, or replacement.
• Understand the safety data sheets for reagents and chemicals used in daily work.
• Keep chemical dikes and off-loading trenches empty, maintain system logs, and periodically clean raw-water and RO heat exchangers.
• Understand and follow system operating procedures.
• Monitor demineralizers, pretreatment, RO, condensate polishing, and circulating-water systems.
• Communicate system status and operation effectively to all shift personnel.
• Test boiler water, steam, and cooling-tower chemistry.
• Complete scheduled preventive and proactive maintenance to help prevent equipment breakdowns.
• Provide water-washing, outage, and shift-coverage support.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support safe and efficient facility operations.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Day-one employee benefits.
• Competitive health insurance options.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings plan.
• 401(k) plan with up to 7% company match.
• Medical and prescription drug coverage.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance.

What This Job Offers

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