SITE PAINT OPERATOR - WATER TREATMENT
About the role
Contract Details: Long-term at-will, expected hire ASAP, scope: 2nd Shift. Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere. Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions. With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.
Responsibilities
- System Monitoring & Chemical Control (PP1 & PP2): Inspect all Air Handling Units (AHUs), submit PPCMs, and maintain updated documentation.
- Perform chemical drawdowns using manometers; record pump settings and feed rates.
- Monitor and adjust chemical feeds including: Detackifier, Flocculant (anionic & cationic), Defoamer, Caustic.
- Measure and record pH levels in all sludge systems.
- Conduct chemical tote and drum changeouts as needed.
- Weigh and document all incoming chemicals.
- Organize, manage, and order chemical inventory.
- Maintain inventory of dewatering bags, filter media, drums, and totes.
- Water Quality Testing & Reporting: Collect water samples from all systems and perform and record KPIs including: TSS, TDS, Conductivity, Percent Solids, Aerobic Biological Activity, pH, Bag Collection data.
- Maintain accurate logbooks and display performance metrics.
- Perform jar testing and adjust chemical feeds based on findings.
- Monitor system stability to prevent process upsets.
- Sludge & Tank Management: Monitor sludge systems (Prime, Basecoat(s), Clearcoat). Inspect tanks for sludge bridging and ensure weirs and floats function properly.
- Break up and remove bridged sludge as required.
- Maintain proper tank water levels to optimize sludge collection.
- Change dewatering bags/hoppers, weigh sludge, and transport to roll-off.
- Remove floating sludge (weekend duties).
- Inspect and clean pit depositions and screens.
- Monitor foam levels and airflow in Palin units.
- Inspect scraper blades and report damage.
- Equipment Maintenance & Support: Calibrate and maintain chemical feed pumps and make-down units.
- Flush chemical lines and pumps as required.
- Repair chemical pumps and lines when necessary.
- Maintain lab equipment and titration supplies.
- Monitor RO and neutralization systems; notify maintenance of alarms.
- Maintain 5S standards in