Membrane Technician-Water Technologies

Veolia | Water Tech; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 36,506; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Job summary

A leading environmental services organization is seeking a Plant RO Technician in San Jose, California. This role involves maintenance and quality control of mobile water treatment systems, troubleshooting, and performing analytical tests. Candidates should have a high school diploma, good communication skills, and 2 years of related experience preferred. Competitive salary ranges from $24.00 to $26.50 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Basic computer skills needed.
• 2 years of experience in related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on equipment.
• Maintain all ISO QC documentation for equipment.
• Conduct analytical testing and document findings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job 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 Technology 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

Job Summary: 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 communication skills
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem‑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 driver’s license
• Basic computer skills
• Use of hand and power tools

Preferred

• 2 years of experience in industrial, refinery, 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

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. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

Compensation

The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $24.00‑$26.50.

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan – 3% default contribution plus matching
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****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****

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