Summary:

Aquatech is a global leader in water purification systems technology for both industrial and infrastructure markets located in the United States and internationally. We support our clients with sustainable water purification systems and technologies that are solving the worlds water scarcity challenges.

Aquatech has an immediate need for a fulltime Junior Operator to work in our Sabine Pass, LA location. The plant consists of large installation of ACF, MMF, RO and FEDITM. The hours are a DuPont 12 / Cheniere shift. The Junior Operator will report to the O&M Manager and will perform the duties described in the job description below and will considered a Non Exempt employee.

The ideal candidate will have good communications skills, organized, ability to interpret instructions, and an attention to detail. The candidate will have prior experience working in industrial water treatment plants.

Job Description:

• Monitor the plant operation
• Keep records of operation
• Carry out quality checks and chemistry control
• Report any abnormalities to plant supervisor
• Loading and unloading of consumable chemicals
• Loading of outgoing treated water into the trucks
• Monitor filter press operation
• Coordinate sludge storage and movement
• Assist plant operators in collecting water samples
• Assist in maintenance of the plant on as required basis

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain positive attitude and good organizational skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to be hands on and to carry out tasks with minimal monitoring
• Attention to detail

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Lifting / carrying / moving 50 lbs, may need to climb ladders and cannot be afraid of heights, and will need

to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while on site. Involves sitting at a desk for extended periods of

time. Needs high degree of concentration in a busy area.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Experienced in operating and maintaining industrial water treatment plants involving at least some of the following: Pretreatment (P.T), Demineralization (DM), Reverse Osmosis (RO), Ultra-filtration, Electro-deionization (EDI), Thermal Desalination and Zero-Liquid Discharge (ZLD).
• Knowledge and experience in chemical processes involved in Pre-Treatment, Demineralization, and Reverse Osmosis a plus.
• Basic knowledge of water chemistry
• Ability to perform basic water analysis in the lab
• Experienced in maintaining daily / weekly operation logs
• Exposure to PLC / HMI based plant operation systems
• Troubleshooting of filtration plants, membrane systems and electro-deionization plants.
• Experienced in maintenance of valves, pumps and instruments
• Well versed with various aspects of safety such as chemical handling, confined space entry etc.
• TWIC Card
• High School Diploma