SITE PAINT OPERATOR - WATER TREATMENT

OP Mobility; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking a SITE PAINT OPERATOR - WATER TREATMENT for 2nd shift to monitor chemical feeds, test water quality, and manage sludge and tank operations across a plant environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial wastewater treatment, knowledge of chemical feed systems and process controls, plus strong documentation skills. Willingness to lift up to 50 lbs and maintain 5S standards is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial wastewater treatment or chemical process operations preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical feed systems, pumps, and process controls.
• Ability to perform lab testing and interpret water quality data.
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift and handle chemical containers and sludge materials.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and 5S standards.
• Able to read and understand graphs and gauges.
• Must be clean shaved if respiratory qualified.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs without assistance.

Responsibilities

• System Monitoring & Chemical Control (PP1 & PP2).
• Inspect all Air Handling Units (AHUs), submit PPCMs, and maintain updated documentation.
• Perform chemical drawdowns using manometers; record pump settings and feed rates.
• Monitor and adjust chemical feeds including Detackifier, Flocculant, Defoamer, Caustic.
• Measure and record pH levels in all sludge systems.
• Conduct chemical tote and drum changeouts as needed.
• Weigh and document all incoming chemicals.
• Organize, manage, and order chemical inventory.
• Maintain inventory of dewatering bags, filter media, drums, and totes.
• Water Quality Testing & Reporting: collect water samples and record KPIs (TSS, TDS, Conductivity, Percent Solids, AB Activity, pH).
• Maintain logbooks and display performance metrics.
• Perform jar testing and adjust chemical feeds based on findings.
• Monitor system stability to prevent process upsets.
• Sludge & Tank Management: monitor sludge systems, inspect tanks, remove bridged sludge, maintain tank water levels.
• Change dewatering bags/hoppers, weigh sludge, transport to roll-off.
• Remove floating sludge (weekend duties).
• Inspect and clean pit depositions and screens.
• Monitor foam levels and airflow in Palin units.
• Inspect scraper blades and report damage.
• Equipment Maintenance & Support: calibrate and maintain chemical feed pumps and make-down units.
• Flush chemical lines and pumps; repair pumps/lines as needed.
• Maintain lab equipment and titration supplies.
• Monitor RO and neutralization systems; notify maintenance of alarms.
• Maintain 5S in RO and Osmosis rooms.
• Provide troubleshooting support to Maintenance and Engineering.
• Frac Tank & Osmosis Operations: pump water into frac tank, monitor/report levels, pump out frac containment, complete paperwork, clean spills and sludge.
• Washer System Responsibilities: titrations, monitor soap feed, record temperatures and conductivity, weekly halo checks, inspect filters, maintain inventory, monitor discharge pressure and backflow, inspect cascade, monitor bacteria, dose biocide, perform washer boil-outs during shutdowns.

Skills

Industrial wastewater treatment

Chemical process operations

Lab testing & data interpretation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Documentation & record-keeping

Safety & 5S standards

Graph & gauge reading

Lifting up to 50 lbs

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SITE PAINT OPERATOR - WATER TREATMENT

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

• Job Title : SITE PAINT OPERATOR - WATER TREATMENT
• Type of contract : Long-term At-will
• Expected Hiring Date : ASAP
• Scope : 2nd Shift

Responsibilities :

• System Monitoring & Chemical Control (PP1 & PP2)
  • Inspect all Air Handling Units (AHUs), submit PPCMs, and maintain updated documentation.
  • Perform chemical drawdowns using manometers; record pump settings and feed rates.
  • Monitor and adjust chemical feeds including:
    • Detackifier
    • Flocculant (anionic & cationic)
    • Defoamer
    • Caustic
  • Measure and record pH levels in all sludge systems.
  • Conduct chemical tote and drum changeouts as needed.
  • Weigh and document all incoming chemicals.
  • Organize, manage, and order chemical inventory.
  • Maintain inventory of dewatering bags, filter media, drums, and totes.
• Water Quality Testing & Reporting
  • Collect water samples from all systems and perform and record KPIs including:
    • TSS, TDS, Conductivity, Percent Solids, Aerobic Biological Activity, pH, Bag Collection data
  • Maintain accurate logbooks and display performance metrics.
  • Perform jar testing and adjust chemical feeds based on findings.
  • Monitor system stability to prevent process upsets.
• Sludge & Tank Management
  • Monitor sludge systems (Prime, Basecoat(s), Clearcoat).
  • Inspect tanks for sludge bridging and ensure weirs and floats function properly.
  • Break up and remove bridged sludge as required.
  • Maintain proper tank water levels to optimize sludge collection.
  • Change dewatering bags/hoppers, weigh sludge, and transport to roll-off.
  • Remove floating sludge (weekend duties).
  • Inspect and clean pit depositions and screens.
  • Monitor foam levels and airflow in Palin units.
  • Inspect scraper blades and report damage.
• Equipment Maintenance & Support
  • Calibrate and maintain chemical feed pumps and make-down units.
  • Flush chemical lines and pumps as required.
  • Repair chemical pumps and lines when necessary.
  • Maintain lab equipment and titration supplies.
  • Monitor RO and neutralization systems; notify maintenance of alarms.
  • Maintain 5S standards in RO and Osmosis rooms.
  • Provide troubleshooting support to Maintenance and Engineering.
• Frac Tank & Osmosis Operations
  • Pump water into frac tank as needed and monitor/report levels.
  • Pump out frac containment when required.
  • Complete required paperwork when frac tank is serviced.
  • Clean spills and remove sludge debris from Osmosis and basement areas.
• Washer System Responsibilities
  • Perform and record Stage 1 chemical titrations.
  • Monitor washer soap feed systems and change totes as needed.
  • Record tank temperatures and conductivity across all washer stages.
  • Monitor Stage 5 direct feed halo (weekly).
  • Inspect and record filter differential pressures.
  • Change water bags and maintain washer filter inventory.
  • Monitor discharge pressure and backflow to maintain water balance.
  • Inspect washer tanks for proper cascade, slime, and bacteria.
  • Monitor bacteria levels in all stages.
  • Dose tanks with biocide/bleach before weekend shutdowns.
  • Dose Stage 1 washer soap prior to startup for proper acid concentration.
  • Perform full washer boil-outs during scheduled plant shutdowns (e.g., Christmas/July).
• Dose systems with biocide as required.
• Remove floating sludge from tanks.
• Turn chemical pumps off before weekend downtime and restart after.
• Perform pit inspections (PP2 – weekend only).

Ideal Candidate Profile :

• Experience in industrial wastewater treatment or chemical process operations preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical feed systems, pumps, and process controls.
• Ability to perform lab testing and interpret water quality data.
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift and handle chemical containers and sludge materials.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and 5S standards.
• Able to write and perform basic math functions.
• Able to read and understand graphs and gages
• Must be clean shaven if respiratory qualified
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs without assistance.

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.