IWT Operator (Taylor, TX) - Austin Industrial

Essential Functions

• Maintains and operates assigned industrial wastewater systems including Activated Sludge, Multimedia Filters, Reverse Osmosis, Ion Exchange, Ultrafiltration, Brine Concentrator, Crystallizers, Boilers, Centrifuges, Heat Exchangers, Biological Nutrient Removers (BNR), and Membrane Bioreactors systems.
• Monitors equipment and systems for optimal facility operations.
• Proactively identifies ways to improve system reliability.
• Works in a team environment and communicates effectively within the organization.
• Performs equipment rounds and readings, accessing all necessary areas including equipment rooms, chemical areas, and catwalks.
• Responds to equipment/system failures and performs initial troubleshooting.
• Creates, maintains, and improves operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Creates, maintains, and improves the operations certification system.
• Mentors and trains more junior technicians on process and procedures.
• Executes improvement projects outside of normal operational duties to enhance the area.

Competencies/Experience Needed

• Strong understanding of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment processes.
• Demonstrates innovation by offering innovative solutions, designs, and measurements.
• Strong multivariable analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of industrial and municipal practices of wastewater treatment systems.
• Understanding of the function of basic system equipment such as transfer valves, pumps, hydraulic systems, and high-pressure air systems.
• Typing skills with a minimum of 30 words per minute.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Basic record keeping techniques.
• Ability to work shifts, stand and/or walk for 10+ hours daily, climb stairs and ladders, perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, and twist and bend the body.
• Discerns audible alarms and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to assess situations, and set priorities.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a team-oriented approach.

Required Education and Experience

• TCEQ Wastewater certifications a plus.
• Experience with Siemens, FMCS, and Honeywell SCADA systems.
• Power plant, municipal, or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must pass medical and background check as a condition of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP!).

To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please visit this link.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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