Water Treatment Operator & Tester — Hands-On Plant Tech

Mykelly; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mykelly is seeking a Water Treatment Operator/Water Tester to operate and monitor water treatment, purification, and wastewater systems in an industrial facility. The role emphasizes staying compliant with EHS standards and ensuring process water meets quality specs.

You will receive hands-on training to build mechanical and instrumentation skills, work with SCADA/HMI, collect samples, and support safety procedures while growing toward advanced plant operations roles at Mykelly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record required.
• Basic math skills and ability to follow SOPs and SDS.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment equipment; adjust as needed.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and assist troubleshoot.
• Collect samples and manage chemical handling and dosing.
• Follow safety policies and participate in on-call duties.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's license

State Water/Wastewater Operator certification (or OIT)

Tools

SCADA systems

Process control interfaces

Digital logbooks

Job description

Mykelly is seeking a Water Treatment Operator/Water Tester to operate and monitor water treatment, purification, and wastewater systems in an industrial facility. The role emphasizes staying compliant with EHS standards and ensuring process water meets quality specs.

You will receive hands-on training to build mechanical and instrumentation skills, work with SCADA/HMI, collect samples, and support safety procedures while growing toward advanced plant operations roles at Mykelly.