Wastewater Operations Technician - Critical Facility

LotusWorks Operations and Maintenance; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Education Assistance

Extra Annual Leave

Job summary

LotusWorks is seeking an experienced Waste Facilities Operations & Maintenance Technician to support wastewater systems in a mission-critical environment. You will operate and maintain wastewater treatment plants, chemical handling, and filtration systems to ensure reliability and safety.

Responsibilities include preventive/corrective maintenance, documentation, preservation of non-operating equipment, and collaboration with engineers to resolve issues while adhering to EH&S standards.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ hands-on experience operating and maintaining wastewater systems in a mission-critical facility
• Experience with wastewater treatment plants, chemical treatment systems, and filtration systems
• Strong technical knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and elevate issues with waste systems effectively
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety standards in mission-critical facilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with engineers, vendors, and operations staff
• Attention to detail with accurate documentation and monitoring of system performance
• Ability to remain proactive and responsive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on operating waste treatment equipment in accordance with client guidelines and procedures
• Create, maintain, and upload documentation for equipment entering the client’s operational system
• Conduct preservation activities on non-operating wastewater equipment to maintain system readiness and integrity
• Perform safe state verification and complete sign-off for non-operating equipment
• Escalate vendor-required preservation activities to FCE/FFO teams to coordinate site visits
• Partner with central engineers to resolve escalations and review equipment preservation checklists
• Respond promptly to equipment shutdowns, alarms, or abnormal conditions; elevate issues to central engineers when necessary
• Conduct facility rounds and record readings on non-automated equipment and waste systems to ensure proper operation
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, logs, and system performance data
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role

Skills

Wastewater Systems

Treatment Plants

Chemical Treatment

Filtration Systems

Troubleshooting

EH&S Standards

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associates/Bachelors in Engineering/Mech

Job description

LotusWorks is seeking an experienced Waste Facilities Operations & Maintenance Technician to support wastewater systems in a mission-critical environment. You will operate and maintain wastewater treatment plants, chemical handling, and filtration systems to ensure reliability and safety.

Responsibilities include preventive/corrective maintenance, documentation, preservation of non-operating equipment, and collaboration with engineers to resolve issues while adhering to EH&S standards.