Wastewater Plant Operator – Day Shift & 401K Benefits

H2O Innovation Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health saving account

401K plan with employer’s contribution

Day shift from Monday to Friday

Thirteen (13) statutory holidays

Competitive Pay

Job summary

H 2 O Innovation is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator for a state-of-the-art MBR facility serving the Texas Division of Emergency Management in Austin. You will oversee daily operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the plant, including SCADA, disinfection, and reclaimed water systems, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and safety.

The role requires hands-on, self-motivated individuals capable of working independently, performing laboratory testing, and coordinating with vendors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Extensive maintenance experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems.
• TCEQ Class C Wastewater Treatment Operator License or higher.
• 5+ years in operations/maintenance of an advanced wastewater treatment plant.
• Strong computer and office skills.
• Public relations and customer service skills.
• Verbal and written reporting skills.
• Accounting, budgeting, and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of WWT systems operations and standards.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of lab practices and safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise, and schedule resources to meet program and production goals.
• Develop plant SOPs.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and solve WWT issues.
• Develop emergency management guidelines to handle outages and floods.
• Provide on-call coverage for plant alarms after hours.
• Coordinate capital improvements with client/site.
• Maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic equipment maintenance

Laboratory testing knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Budgeting and record-keeping

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Sciences, Engineering, or related degree

Tools

SCADA systems

Laboratory equipment

Job description

H 2 O Innovation is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator for a state-of-the-art MBR facility serving the Texas Division of Emergency Management in Austin. You will oversee daily operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the plant, including SCADA, disinfection, and reclaimed water systems, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and safety.

The role requires hands-on, self-motivated individuals capable of working independently, performing laboratory testing, and coordinating with vendors