Operator

SolveNow Inc.; Quincy (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SolveNow Inc. in Washington state is seeking a hands-on plant operator to join the operations team. The role focuses on process control through sampling, lab tests, and data interpretation to optimize facility performance.

You will handle routine maintenance, data entry in the management system, and weekly updates. On-call rotation, occasional weekends, and overtime may be required as projects or outages arise; you must work safely and communicate issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Must be able to navigate a computer and learn the data management system and SCADA programs.
• Physical ability to lift 10–50 pounds and stand for long periods; outdoor work.
• Willing to join on-call rotations with weekend coverage and possible after-hours calls.
• Overtime may be required; good driving record and safe vehicle operation.
• Wastewater or drinking water license preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of pumps, valves, motors, and hand/power tools preferred.
• Must live within 30-45 minutes of the central facility.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate with teammates.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Respond to call-outs in on-call rotation.
• Perform sampling and lab tests; interpret data and make process changes.
• Maintain facility and housekeeping; monitor equipment; raise work orders; calibrate equipment; keep property clean.
• Communicate issues and data to operators and the Ops supervisor timely.
• Participate in weekly meetings and provide facility updates.
• Assist lab with sample collection and analysis as needed.
• Input data into the data management system.
• Monitor the SCADA system regularly to track equipment and processes.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Team player

Willing to learn

Punctual

Outdoor work

On-call readiness

Driving ability

Physical stamina

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

SCADA

Data management system

Job description

Qualifications:

Ability to navigate and use a computer, including using programs like excel, word, Outlook, and Teams. Ability to learn new computer skills quickly, i.e., learn the data management system and SCADA programs.

• Ability to work outdoors and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability and willingness to join an On-Call rotation that will require occasionally weekend coverage and the possibility of after hours calls.
• Must be willing to work overtime.
• Certification of a Wastewater or Drinking Water License is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of pumps, valves, motors, hand tools, and power tools is preferred.
• Good driving record and ability to drive all company trucks safely.
• Knowledge and fortitude to work safely with chemicals and follow all safety protocols.
• Able to work in a team environment that includes good communication and collaboration.
• Must live within 30-45 minutes of the central facility.
• Must be able to adhere to company's safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be punctual, on time, and able to work the full scheduled day.

Responsibilities:

The position will require the operator to respond to call-outs as needed when in the on-call rotation. Process control will be done by the operator through sampling at various points in the facility and running lab tests on the samples. The operator will be trained to interpret the data and make process changes as necessary. Facility maintenance will be the most important responsibility, which includes housekeeping, monitoring equipment, putting in work orders, calibration of equipment, and keeping company and client property clean and in working order. The operator will be expected to communicate any issues, data, or equipment problems to other operators and the Ops supervisor in a timely manner. Collaboration is necessary during weekly meetings, and the operator will be responsible for giving weekly updates on the facility. The operator may sometimes assist the lab in the collection and analysis of samples. The operator will be responsible for inputting their data in the data management system. The operator will be responsible for checking the SCADA system regularly to monitor all equipment and facility processes.

Comments/Special Instructions

We are open to most candidates. While a Wastewater License or experience in wastewater/drinking water is preferred, we are willing to train someone who hasn\'t worked in this industry before. The most important thing to stress to candidates is that once they are trained, they will be added to an On-call rotation each month, where, for a week, they will be required to work a weekend and answer all callouts/alarms that occur at the facility. We would also prefer someone who is willing and ok to work overtime, as we often have new construction projects or equipment failures that may require extra time to be spent at the project site.