Water Treatment Tech - Class B

Graphic Packaging Careers•Queen City, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Packaging International produces paperboard and paper-based packaging for many recognized brands. They are one of the largest manufacturers in this industry, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is collaborative, diverse, and innovative, focusing on creating inspired packaging and giving back to their communities. With over 25,000 employees globally, Graphic Packaging strives for environmental responsibility and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
A Class B Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator’s license
Knowledge of mill safety policies and procedures
Proficient in basic computer use
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, critical for sharing information with supervisor and between shifts
Strong attention to detail
Must pass drug test and background check
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Work rotating shift schedule.
Work in adverse environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

Uses standard work practices and standard operating procedures to perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual activities required to maintain the PWS in compliance with all regulations
Monitors treatment process in water plant control room and makes necessary adjustments as indicated by current conditions; makes process control decisions
Trend raw water intake, clarifiers, sand filters, Clearwell, granulated activated carbon filters, and all associated equipment including turbidimeters, pumps, and filters used for water treatment
Collects samples and completes chemical tests/analysis including residual chlorine, pH, temperature, alum dosage, color, clarifier flocculant and other testing required to monitor water treatment process; calculates and adjusts chemical dosages
Inspects valves, pumps, gauges, and other equipment on a scheduled basis
Prepares daily logs, inspection sheets, and examines and interprets trend charts; prepares daily reports of analysis and test results for mill and regulatory agencies; maintains records; enters data into computer. Analyze results to identify any issues and adjust treatment process.
Performs housekeeping of equipment, grounds, and work areas
May be called in after hours to respond to emergencies
Performs other duties as assigned
Must be able to lift to 40 lbs.
Ensure compliance with state and federal water quality regulations and safety standards.
Communicate with Supervision, other technicians, and maintenance regarding daily water quality issues/ treatment.