Temporary Desalination Maintenance Technician

Examples of Duties

• Work under the direction of the System Owner (Sunvapor) and proactively communicate with SENMC Technical Point of Contact.
• Independently and confidently perform on-site operations and maintenance (O&M) tasks at the produced water desalination pilot plant in Loving, New Mexico.
• Follow established SOPs for daily operations and routine maintenance, including produced water handling, chemical dilution and dosing, piping inspections, and basic equipment maintenance.
• Safely handle and manage chemicals used in produced water pre-treatment.
• Provide hands-on assistance as needed in maintenance activities.
• Receive and respond to system alarms/events as soon as they occur.
• Execute or plan emergency and unscheduled maintenance activities as needed.
• Document completed maintenance activities and report deviations from established plans or expected performance.
• Conduct daily facility performance assessments and identify causes of performance deviations.
• Track and report pre-treatment chemical consumption and other consumables.
• Manage spare parts inventory.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Field experience with steam, desalination, or wastewater treatment systems.
• Field experience with chemicals handling, including spill prevention and handling hazardous chemicals (e.g. oxidizers, corrosives).
• Field experience with water analysis, such as in-field colorimetric methods and jar testing.
• Field experience with control panels, instruments, and process equipment.
• Hands-on abilities as a mechanic; detail-oriented.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and work at heights greater than 15 feet.
• Desire to work outdoors at pilot site, including during summer.
• Familiar with OSHA and ASME safety codes and practices.
• Experience developing and following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Familiarity with basic data entry, such as MS Excel and Google Drive/Sheets.

• Work is performed primarily outdoors at an industrial pilot facility
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, sun, and wind
• Exposure to chemicals and industrial equipment, requiring proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 40 pounds

Performing the essential functions of this position requires the use of a computer throughout most of the workday, the ability to navigate a typical office environment, significant amounts of interpersonal interaction including oral and written communication, and the ability to keep track of multiple tasks, projects, deadlines, information sources, and business processes. This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job.

It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

SENMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.