TECK - Water Treatment Operator

Summary

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery.

Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at

Aquatech has an immediate need for a fulltime Water Treatment Operator to work in our Metaline Falls, WA site location. The hours are a 12. The Operator will report to the O&M Manager and will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be 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.

• $34.00 per hour

• Monitor the plant operation
• Keep records of operation
• Carry out quality checks and chemistry control
• Report any abnormalities to O&M Manager
• Loading and unloading of consumable chemicals
• Operate the plant from HMI
• Taking samples and assist in analyzing in local laboratory
• Loading and unloading Reverse Osmosis membranes when required
• Coordinate and assist with maintenance activities on as required basis

• Experienced in operating and maintaining industrial water treatment plants involving at least some of the following:
  Pre-treatment (P.T), Demineralization (DM), Reverse Osmosis (RO), Ultra-filtration, EDI, Thermal Desalination and Zero-Liquid Discharge.
• Knowledge and experience in chemical processes involved in Pre-Treatment Filters, Reverse Osmosis etc is a plus.
• Two (2) years+ experience in operating a water treatment plant.
• Experience with mechanical or electrical maintenance is a plus.

• 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

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

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.

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. Work will require occasionally working outdoors in colder conditions.