Wastewater Operations Technician - ProChem Inc

Job Description

ProChem is seeking a responsible and autonomous individual to safely and efficiently operate a comprehensive wastewater treatment system in the Richmond, VA area. This position is ideal for someone who is seeking a career in the wastewater treatment industry or who is already in the industry and wishes to expand their skill set. We offer on-the-job training and full benefits for you and your family (company-subsidized).
The account management and operations teams work with the customer daily to operate, maintain, and optimize the wastewater treatment and Ion Exchange systems that we designed for their particular industrial wastewater pretreatment needs. ProChem's head offices are located in Elliston, VA. This position reports directly to the Regional Manager. The account is also supported by the other members of the Richmond area accounts management team, who can all provide safety, technical, and professional training and guidance.

The successful candidate must: be able to perform the required job duties, meet the required education and experience criteria, possess the required skills, meet the physical demands of the position, and commute reliably to the work location for the specified schedule. Preference will be given to candidates who possess skills and training marked as "preferred."

Job Duties:

• Maintain compliance with industrial wastewater treatment permit
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment
• Monitor and operate various water treatment technologies according to standard operating procedures and guidance from the account management team
• Provide professional and courteous support to our customers, maintaining a solutions-focused work ethic
• Follow quality control, safety, and PPE procedures
• Conduct regular operator rounds on all equipment and components
• Conduct bench scale testing of system and adjust treatment system parameters based on test results
• Respond to system alarms
• Collect water samples for testing
• Monitor and as needed, replace Ion Exchange vessels
• Record data
• Drive a fork lift to load/unload and organize stock items such as chemistry and filters
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment
• Follow all safety, ISO, and EPA guidelines and regulations
• Generate monthly service reports detailing system performance data
• Maintain a current Hazwoper 24 certification (company sponsored)

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience with chemicals and corrosives (preferred)
• Experience with fluid handling equipment (preferred)
• Experience with electrical systems and/or controls systems (preferred)
• Mechanical ability (preferred)
• Ability to work autonomously and with a team (required)
• Ability to follow work instructions (required)
• Ability to troubleshoot (required)
• Knowledge of wastewater/water sampling procedures (preferred)

Desired Education & Experience:

• High school diploma (required)
• Bachelor's degree with a science focus preferred (such as Chemistry, Environmental Science) or a combination of comparable amount of relevant work experience plus industry-specific training (water treatment) and higher education degree.
• Previous experience working in an industrial setting (preferred)
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role (preferred)

Schedule Requirements: 7:00AM - 3:30PM Mon - Fri. This position requires flexibility in work hours, vacation, and other scheduling considerations to meet the demands of the position; including occasional weekends, as needed.

Physical Demands & Environment: This position requires working indoors and outdoors during all weather conditions. The work facilities include modest amenities. The individual will be exposed to noise from machinery and a variety of odors. This position requires the individual to work with hazardous chemicals and compounds. The position requires moderate activity with frequent walking, standing for long periods, sitting, bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, lifting, and ladder work. It may require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly. The position requires the employee work around electricity and water, plumbing equipment, and a variety of chemical used within the wastewater treatment systems.

Note: The content of this job ad is not designed or intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, responsibilities, physical requirements, or skills required of an employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please submit a resume to express interest in this position.

ProChem Inc. is a custom-tailored water treatment solutions provider. We serve heavy industrial manufacturing facilities in the U.S. by providing innovative solutions that are designed specifically to meet their unique needs. Each solution is designed and built by ProChem Inc. on a project basis. Operations Technicians are part of the ProChem O&M Services, which provides daily, on-site operation of our customers' water treatment program. Learn more about ProChem at prochemwater.com.

ProChem's mission is to advance our customers' water treatment strategies through innovative treatment solutions supported by a comprehensive set of services, while adhering to industry safety, environmental, and ISO standards. Our number one operating priority is to protect people and the environment. The ProChem team consists of chemists, engineers, technicians, and other professionals who dedicate their careers to preserving water quality and availability. Join a team that is engineering customer satisfaction.

ProChem is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, genetic information, status covered as veteran, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, political affiliation, or any other protected status with applicable federal, state, and local laws.. It is the policy of ProChem to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
PCI prohibits the discrimination against employees and otherwise qualified applicants related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, in any term or condition of employment. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to any employee/applicant who cannot, or will not, be able to perform their duties because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, as long as such accommodation does not constitute and undue hardship. The full pregnancy non-discrimination policy will be provided to you upon request or upon disclosure of pregnancy or a related condition.
ProChem is a drug-free workplace. We have a standard of conduct, which prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by employees on ProChem's site and/or client sites as part of ProChem's activities. ProChem will impose disciplinary sanctions in employees ranging from educational and rehabilitation efforts up to and including expulsion or termination of employment and referral for prosecution for violations of the standards of conduct. Each situation is looked at on a case-by-case basis.

This company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionara al gobierno federal la informacion de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted esta autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow CDC and government guidelines regarding the practice of social distancing, use of face coverings, and frequent sanitation.

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