Water Treatment Operator

Job Title:

Operator Treatment
Job Type: Full-Time

SUMMARY
The Water Treatment Operator is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, and maintaining DHI water treatment systems at customer and company locations. This position requires hands-on experience with dissolved air flotation (DAF) systems, chemical treatment, water testing, pumps, generators, and related field equipment.
The operator will monitor treatment performance, adjust chemical dosing and equipment controls, perform required water-quality testing, and communicate operating conditions to supervisors and customer representatives. This position requires working outdoors in changing weather conditions, working at heights of 15 feet or more, and following all company safety and environmental requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Water Treatment and DAF Operations

• Operate, monitor, and maintain dissolved air flotation systems and related water treatment equipment.

• Assist with the mobilization, setup, startup, operation, shutdown, and demobilization of treatment systems.

• Monitor DAF system performance, including flow rates, pressure, air systems, recycle pumps, skimmers, sludge levels, and solids removal.

• Adjust equipment controls, chemical dosage, flow rates, air pressure, and other treatment settings to maintain required operating conditions.

• Identify and report issues involving pumps, chemical systems, skimmers, valves, hoses, controls, and other DAF components.

• Assist with troubleshooting treatment performance, equipment failures, leaks, blockages, and mechanical issues.

• Monitor and manage sludge, recovered solids, and waste streams produced during treatment operations.

Chemical Treatment and Water Testing

• Perform chemical dosing of produced water based on water quality, flow rates, treatment goals, and customer requirements.

• Handle and transfer treatment chemicals according to company procedures and safety requirements.

• Conduct field and laboratory testing for H2S, ORP, pH, turbidity, total suspended solids, iron, residual chemical, and TPH/TOG.

• Collect water samples and accurately record test results, chemical usage, flow rates, and operating conditions.

• Communicate test results and treatment changes to supervisors and other treatment personnel.

• Assist with optimizing chemical usage while maintaining treatment quality and customer specifications.

• Maintain clean, organized, and properly labeled chemical storage and testing areas.

Equipment and Field Operations

• Lay and pick up poly line, connect hoses and fittings, and operate transfer pumps used in treatment operations.

• Set, operate, inspect, and service pumps, generators, tanks, hoses, valves, and supporting equipment.

• Load and unload pipe, chemicals, field materials, tools, and equipment onto trailers and trucks.

• Inspect equipment before, during, and after use and report maintenance or repair needs.

• Use common hand and power tools, including hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.

• Drive company vehicles to transport equipment, materials, and personnel to job sites.

• Maintain clean and organized equipment, vehicles, job sites, and work areas.

Safety and Communication

• Follow DHI Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental procedures at all times.

• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow chemical handling requirements.

• Participate in job safety analyses, tailgate meetings, equipment inspections, and required training.

• Assist with spill containment, clean-up activities, and environmental response as directed.

• Report unsafe conditions, spills, injuries, equipment damage, and near misses immediately.

• Communicate with team members using radios, telephones, hand signals, and other approved methods.

• Interact professionally with customer representatives and other contractors at the job site.

• Attend and complete required DOT, OSHA, environmental, and company safety training.

• Complete daily operating reports, treatment logs, inspection forms, chemical records, and field documentation accurately.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is regularly performed outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme cold, heat, wind, rain, snow, and wet…