Plant/System Operator 2

PSC Water; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PSC Water in Midland, Texas, is hiring a Plant Operator to manage water and wastewater treatment processes. The role requires monitoring equipment, performing lab tests, and maintaining effective working relationships within the team.

The ideal candidate will have a Class C Water/Wastewater Certification, experience with R.O. membranes, and the ability to adapt to new technologies. This is a full-time, hourly position that values teamwork and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class C Water/Wastewater Certification.
• Preferred experience with R.O. membrane and ArcGIS.
• Ability to diagnose operating problems and make independent technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water or wastewater treatment plant equipment.
• Read, interpret, and calibrate gauges related to plant operations.
• Logically solve problems related to treatment processes.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Treatment

Technical Problem Solving

Heavy Manual Labor

Communication

Education

Class C Water/Wastewater Certification

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Overview

This is the full journey-level class within the Plant Operator / System series. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work process. This is a full-time, non-exempt position paid on an hourly basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water or wastewater treatment plant equipment.
• R.O. membrane experience preferred.
• Read, interpret, and calibrate gauges and other recording devices related to water or wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Take liquid and solid samples and perform routine laboratory tests.
• Diagnose operating problems and take effective courses of action.
• Make independent technical decisions to maintain proper treatment process.
• Maintain pertinent records and compile data into written reports.
• Perform routine to difficult maintenance, repairs, and installations to plant equipment such as pumps, valves, and electronic monitoring devices.
• Read, interpret, and understand technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Schedule maintenance and repair of water or wastewater treatment plants.
• Logically solve problems.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
• Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications

• Class C Water/Wastewater Certification is required, and ArcGIS experience is preferred.

EEO Statement

PSC Water Ops is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability employer and subscribe to E-Verify.

We are also fully committed to recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is the policy of Parkhill not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Parkhill will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members regarding all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.