Operator in Training (OIT)

Quadvest Lp; Magnolia (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Quadvest Lp in Magnolia, AR seeks an Operator in Training to perform routine checks of water and wastewater facilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards under supervision of the operations manager.

You will conduct preventive and corrective maintenance, assist with investigations of leaks and flow issues, and work toward earning the TCEQ Class D Water and Class D Wastewater licenses within one year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain both TCEQ Class D Water and Class D Wastewater licenses within 12 months.
• Prefer experience in field operations and a clean driving record.
• Strong math, reading, reporting, and basic algebra/geometry skills.
• Ability to read and interpret regulations, procedures, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine checks of small facilities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance and schedule work as needed.
• Investigate work orders on issues such as leaks, pressure, quality, and meter-related problems.
• Execute flushing per SOPs and TCEQ requirements.
• Assist with related responsibilities under supervision of Operations.

Skills

Basic math

Reading/writing reports

Attention to detail

Professionalism in client interactions

Discretion with confidential info

Computer skills

Clean driving record

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TCEQ Class D Water license

TCEQ Class D Wastewater license

Tools

Accounting software

Compliance software

Financial analysis software

Job description

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 & ResponsibilitiesPerform 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 IndicatorsQualificationsEducation & ExperienceHigh 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 AbilityBasic 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 SkillsProficient computer skills, including electronic mail and some experience with basic accounting software, compliance software, and financial analysis software.Physical RequirementsAbility 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 EnvironmentThe 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.