Operator in Training (OIT)

Paycom; Magnolia (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Magnolia, TX is seeking an Operator in Training to perform routine checks of water and wastewater facilities to ensure compliance with TCEQ regulations under the supervision of the operations manager.

The role includes preventative and corrective maintenance, handling work orders, and adhering to SOPs and safety standards; candidates must obtain a TCEQ Class D Water and Class D Wastewater license within one year. A high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills relevant to plant operations.
• Attention to detail in monitoring facilities and records.
• Effective communication with field staff and customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine checks of small water/wastewater facilities for regulatory compliance.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance as needed.
• Investigate issues like leaks, pressure, water quality, and meter-related problems.
• Execute flushing per SOPs and regulatory requirements (TCEQ).
• Assist with work orders and respond to operational issues in the field.
• Maintain accurate records and safety compliance.

Skills

Basic math

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Clean driving record

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate HeadQuarters - Magnolia, TX 77354
Position Type: Full Time

The Operator in Training is responsible for performing routine checks of water and wastewater treatment facilities to ensure compliance with TCEQ regulations under the supervision of the operations manager. Also, they will perform related preventative and corrective maintenance work.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine checks of small facilities to ensure compliance with TCEQ
• (small facilities = 250 or less).
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance and/or schedule as needed in plants.
• Investigate work orders on issues such as water leaks, pressure, quality, and other customer meter-related issues.
• Execute flushing as per SOP’s & TCEQ requirements.
• Perform related responsibilities as required or assigned.

Key Performance Indicators

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Required to obtain both a TCEQ Class D Water and a Class D Wastewater license within one (1) year of their date of hire.
• Failure to attempt and/or obtain the required licenses within the twelve (12)-month period may result in termination of employment for failure to meet the licensing requirements necessary to operate water and wastewater facilities.
• If an OIT earns either or both required licenses, and a position becomes available, they will not be eligible for promotion until a minimum of six (6) months has passed from the date of hire.
• Prefer related field operations experience.
• Clean driving record.
• Professionalism in dealing with customers in the field.
• Ability to assess industry standards of chemicals in plants.

Language/Math/Reasoning Ability

• Basic math skills.
• Visibility of work requires attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

• Proficient computer skills, including electronic mail and some experience with basic accounting software, compliance software, and financial analysis software.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see 20-20 when corrected.
• Substantial movements (motion) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers.

Working Environment

• The ability to work in loud, hot environments/extreme weather while wearing required PPE.
• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
• 40+ hours/week required according to the needs of the department; schedule set by Operations as needed to meet production schedules.
• No overnight travel by land and/or air.