Water Treatment Operator (Texas/New Mexico)

Xriwater; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A water services company located in Midland, Texas is seeking a Water Treatment Operator to monitor water treatment levels and conduct routine quality tests. The role involves ensuring equipment efficiency and compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and possess skills in water testing, problem-solving, and Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include recording data, communicating with supervisors, and managing time effectively. The position offers a demanding yet rewarding environment with a 2 weeks on, 1 week off schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid state-issued driver’s license required.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple math calculations.
• Experience in the water treatment industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor water treatment levels during each shift.
• Conduct routine water quality tests hourly.
• Record hourly data for daily reporting.
• Ensure equipment operates properly and efficiently.

Skills

Knowledge of water testing

Technical/mechanical expertise

Proficiency in English

Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational and time-management skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

Job description

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Pay Type: Hourly

Business Unit: Recycle & Reuse
Reports to: DistrictManager

Education Requirements: Position requires skills normally obtained through the completion of high school, GED, or equivalent. Industry experience is preferred.

Travel Requirements: This position requires a valid state-issued driver’s license, a reliable vehicle to drive to and from the work location, and employees must pass an initial drug and alcohol screening at hire.

Job Summary

XRI’s Water Treatment Operator performs tasks in the field, wellsite, and/or multiple worksites; expected to have a working understanding of operations in order to effectively build and maintain updated, efficient data collection and control systems, maximize up-time and data integrity to optimize the role technology plays in operations.

The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor water treatment levels during an 8-12-hour shift
• Working rotating hitch of 2 weeks on and 1 week off
• Conduct routine water quality tests hourly
• Ensure equipment is operating properly and efficiently
• Record hourly data for daily reporting
• Effectively communicate in a professional manner with supervisors, client personnel, water transfer company employees, et al
• Complies with all regulatory, environmental, and safety rules and standards, as well as company policies

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Involves sitting inside climate-controlled treatment unit for several hours each shift
• Involves climbing stairs to take water samples
• Moderate amounts of time spent outside in potentially extreme (hot and/or cold) weather
• Able to operate equipment and vehicles

Qualifications

• Prefer working knowledge of water testing, knowledge of ORP, Iron, turbidity, etc.
• Prefer technical/mechanical expertise
• Proficiency in English
• Able to read, write, and perform simple math calculations
• Able to use Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook (e‑mail) and Excel (spreadsheets)
• Excellent diagnostic and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have organizational and time-management skills

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

• XRI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.