Water Treatment Operator (Texas/New Mexico)

XRI Water • Midland, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

XRI’s Water Treatment Operator performs tasks in the field, wellsite, and/or multiple worksites. The role is expected to have a working understanding of operations in order to effectively build and maintain updated, efficient data collection and control systems, maximize up-time and data integrity to optimize the role technology plays in operations.

Requirements

• Position requires skills normally obtained through the completion of high school, GED, or equivalent.
• This position requires a valid state-issued driver’s license, a reliable vehicle to drive to and from the work location, and employees must pass an initial drug and alcohol screening at hire.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Involves sitting inside climate-controlled treatment unit for several hours each shift
• Involves climbing stairs to take water samples
• Moderate amounts of time spent outside in potentially extreme (hot and/or cold) weather
• Able to operate equipment and vehicles
• Proficiency in English
• Able to read, write, and perform simple math calculations
• Able to use Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook (e-mail) and Excel (spreadsheets)
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have organizational and time-management skills

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience is preferred.
• Prefer working knowledge of water testing, knowledge of ORP, Iron, turbidity, etc.
• Prefer technical/mechanical expertise

Responsibilities

• Monitor water treatment levels during an 8-12-hour shift
• Conduct routine water quality tests hourly
• Ensure equipment is operating properly and efficiently
• Record hourly data for daily reporting
• Effectively communicate in a professional manner with supervisors, client personnel, water transfer company employees, et al
• Complies with all regulatory, environmental, and safety rules and standards, as well as company policies

What This Job Offers

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