Membrane Technican

Veolia | North America; Beach City (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking a Plant RO Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mobile water treatment systems globally. You will work with RO, UF, GTM technologies, perform QC, and support membrane processes while prioritizing safety and quality.

The role requires strong mechanical/electrical aptitude, reliable communication, and the ability to manage time around deadlines. On-site work and shift flexibility are expected to serve clients and improve system performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or international equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and controls on equipment (valves, pipe, air compressors, dosing pumps, blowers, instrumentation).
• Maintain ISO QC documentation for all equipment processed.
• Perform analytical testing (chlorine, pH, CO2, O2, Conductivity, Rejections, Recoveries) and report findings.
• Identify and pull parts for job start ups and return equipment to inventory.
• Perform membrane cleanings and sluicing of media as needed.
• Assist plant maintenance or electrical departments on projects as needed.
• Deliver customer satisfaction through on-time preparation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong communications

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Time management

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Forklift operation

PLC basics

PVC pipe fitting

Job description

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Tech Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

As a Plant RO Technician, you’ll be on the front and back end of providing maintenance and quality control expertise on all types of mobile water treatment systems for customers all over the world. This mission critical role involves working on a variety of technologies including (but not limited to) reverse osmosis (RO), ultrafiltration (UF), Gas Transfer Membrane (GTM) among others. Completes duties and tasks as directed by the Membrane Supervisor and Production Manager.

Key Characteristics

• Strong communications skills
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and problems solving skills
• Operate and optimize equipment performance
• Strong commitment to VPP standard Health and Safety requirements and all ISO quality procedures
• Computer proficient
• Time management skills to work around deadlines and customer needs

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical, electrical and controls troubleshooting on equipment such as valves, pipe, air compressors, dosing pumps, blowers, instrumentation, among others.
• Maintain all ISO QC documentation from start to finish for all equipment being worked on.
• Perform analytical testing such as chlorine, pH, CO2, O2, Conductivity, Rejections, Recoveries, etc. Document and report all findings for approvals and be able to troubleshoot issues that are out of compliance.
• Identify and pull parts to be loaded on equipment for job start ups and identify returning equipment to be returned to inventory.
• Perform membrane cleanings and sluicing of media as needed.
• May be utilized to assist the plant maintenance or electrical departments for various plant projects and issues as needed.
• Delivers external customer satisfaction through on-time preparation; through continuous improvement initiatives and value-added projects that will ensure quality of equipment completed while considering cycle times

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., Home School Certification, or international equivalent to High School Diploma
• Valid drivers License
• Basic Computer Skills
• Use of hand and power tools.

Preferred

• 2 years of experience in industrial, refineries, water treatment or chemical plants.
• Mechanical and electrical/instrumentation experience.
• Forklift experience.
• Basic PLC experience
• PVC Pipe Fitting experience

Working Conditions

• Ability and willingness to perform physical duties such as lifting, climbing
• Working with chemicals for water treatment.
• Ability and willingness for on call status for emergency response
• Ability to work on a rotating shift of nights, days and holidays.

Additional Information

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive leadership development, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection while leading a talented team.

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits.

We realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.