Water Treatment Operator - Chester, United States - BQE Water

Description

Water Treatment Plant Operator
(Chester, Virginia, USA)


Make a difference.

How often does an opportunity come along to work for a company focused on environmental protection and sustainability? We specialize in mine water management and enable mineral extraction projects to not only comply with stringent government regulations but also to operate in a socially responsible manner, putting value on clean water as a shared resource.

We develop new technologies, design and operate water treatment plants, and provide ongoing technical support which enables us to continuously improve our designs and technologies.

The opportunity
BQE Water has an opportunity for a Water Treatment Plant Operator at an industrial water treatment plant.

The position will work typically 7am -5pm, with some evenings and weekends as needed, and as shared with team members.

This role would suit a Water Treatment Operator or Junior Engineer. This is a contract to December 31, 2024, with potential of extension.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will:

• Analyze plant performance, complete daily process reviews, analysis, optimization and troubleshooting.
• Ensure production targets are met by operating and maintaining all aspects of the water treatment plant effectively, including:
• Collect and enter data.
• Mix reagents and calibrate pumps.
• Lab duties: collect samples & assay.
• Maintain Equipment & perform general housekeeping.
• Acquire a clear understanding of BQE Water's process technologies and operations.
• Write, review and edit technical documentation you'll report on operations, write SOPs and maintenance manuals.
• Communicate and report information regularly to others on site as well as BQE Water colleagues at the head office.
• Ensure the plant operates in compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude you have built things before and can figure out how things work.
• Basic knowledge of process chemistry (i.e. coagulation, solid/liquid separation).
• Commissioning, startup and process plant operations experience are assets ideally in industrial, municipal or mining wastewater treatment operations.
• Experience with ion exchange, reverse osmosis and/or electrocell systems are assets.
• Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Selfmotivated and results oriented; you take initiative to do what it takes to get things done safely.
• Computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Level/Class 1 Water or Wastewater Operator certification is an asset.
• OSHA 10 is an asset.
• Valid driver's license, Emergency First Aid with CPR and forklift experience/ticket are assets.

About us

Job Types:
Full-time, Contract


Pay:
$ $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Nights as needed
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Chester, VA (required)

Work Location:
In person