Wastewater Operations Technician - Training & Benefits

ProChem Water, LLC; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Full benefits for you and your family

Job summary

ProChem Water, LLC seeks a responsible and autonomous operator to safely run a comprehensive wastewater treatment system in the Richmond, VA area. On-the-job training is provided, and full family benefits are offered.

The role involves daily interaction with customers and job duties ranging from monitoring treatment systems to documentation and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, notable preferred training in chemistry or environmental science, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science preferred or equivalent work experience with training in water treatment.
• Experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
• Customer-facing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with industrial wastewater treatment permit.
• Keep work area clean and safe.
• Monitor and operate water treatment technologies per SOPs and guidance from management.
• Provide professional, courteous customer support with a solutions-focused approach.
• Follow safety, PPE, and quality control procedures.
• Conduct operator rounds on all equipment and components.
• Perform bench testing and adjust system parameters based on results.
• Respond to system alarms and collect water samples for testing.
• Monitor and replace Ion Exchange vessels as needed.
• Record data and generate monthly service reports.
• Drive a forklift to load/unload stock items and assist with inventory.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Adhere to ISO and EPA guidelines; ProChem policies.
• Maintain Hazwoper 24 certification (company-sponsored).

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Wastewater sampling

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science

Equivalent combination of relevant work experience and training

Tools

Ion Exchange systems

Electrical controls

Fluid handling equipment

Industrial safety equipment

Job description

ProChem Water, LLC seeks a responsible and autonomous operator to safely run a comprehensive wastewater treatment system in the Richmond, VA area. On-the-job training is provided, and full family benefits are offered.

The role involves daily interaction with customers and job duties ranging from monitoring treatment systems to documentation and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, notable preferred training in chemistry or environmental science, and the ability to