Industrial Wastewater Treatment Technician

THE ROLE

Manage and improve water & wastewater treatment processes with the goal of achieving continuous operation at 100% permit compliance. You will conduct daily documented review ofa ll water & wastewater treatment and monitoring processes. Reporting to the District Supervisor, you will collaborate daily with customers and account management to optimize equipment performance. You work for us on the customer's site daily.

Location: Hampton, VA

Schedule:Rotating 10-hour shifts (6:00 AM – 4:00 PM) | 2-3-3-1-2-2 rotation over a 2-week cycle (Off Friday, Saturday, and Sunday one week, work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday the following week)

Environment: Industrial process water only (
No sanitary waste
) in a heavy industrial manufacturing facility.

Comprehensive benefits
for you and your family (free benefit options for employee-only coverages)

Paid training
including Hazwoper 40-hour.

Career growth
to expand your technical skilll set and value with a coast-to-coast industry leader

Strong support: Work autonomously on-site backed by a collaborative, expert operations and account management team

• System Operations: Monitor water treatment technologies (clarifier, filter press, batch treatment system, media filtration, closed and open loop cooling systems), conduct operator rounds, and respond to system alarms.
• Maintenance & Testing: Perform preventive/corrective maintenance utilizing hte customer's work order system. Maintain treatment systems, change/clean filters, maintain clearn and orderly work area, collect and analyze water samples.
• Logistics & Safety: Monitor checmial usage and inventory, replace chemical containers and filters as needed, record sysetm data, and maintain a clearn, safe work environment dawning proper PPE at all times for all tasks.
• Customer Support: Provide professional, solutions-focused service to our on-site clients.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Core
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work autonomously, follow precise instructions, and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Logistics: Reliable commute to the Hampton, VA site and flexibility to occasionally support after-hours needs.

• Industrial setting or customer-facing experience.
• Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with fluid handling, electrical controls, boilers, or cooling towers.
• Experience handling chemicals/corrosives and knowledge of water sampling procedures.
• Previous wastewater or water treatment experience

Pro Chem Water provides custom-tailored water treatment solutions for heavy industrial manufacturing facilities across the U.S. Learn more at

Pro Chem’s mission is to advance customers’ water treatment strategies through innovative solutions and comprehensive services while meeting safety, environmental, and ISO standards. Our top priority is protecting people and the environment. Join a team dedicated to preserving water quality and engineering customer satisfaction.

Pro Chem is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, without regard to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pro Chem complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Pro Chem prohibits discrimination against employees and qualified applicants based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided unless it creates an undue hardship.

The full pregnancy non-discrimination policy is available upon request or disclosure of pregnancy or a related condition.

Pro Chem is a drug-free workplace.

Employees are prohibited from unlawfully possessing, using, or distributing illicit drugs or alcohol on Pro Chem or client sites while conducting Pro Chem business.

Violations may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination and referral for prosecution, as determined case by case.

Pro Chem participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm U.S. work authorization.

Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE. UU.

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