Water Treatment Tech - Class C

About the role

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining the Texarkana Water Utilities Public Water System (PWS) located at the GPI-Texarkana Mill in compliance with state and federal drinking water regulations. The PWS supplies about 32 million gallons of treated water a day for the operations of the mill, and about 1 million gallons of treated water a day for potable water for the mill itself and the local communities of Atlanta and Domino.

Responsibilities

• Uses standard work practices and standard operating procedures to perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual activities required to maintain the PWS in compliance with all regulations
• Maintains water treatment process in the water plant control room and makes necessary adjustments as indicated by current conditions; makes process control decisions
• Trend raw water intake, clarifiers, sand filters, Clearwell, granulated activated carbon filters, and all associated equipment including turbidimeters, pumps, and filters used for water treatment
• Collects samples and completes chemical tests/analysis including residual chlorine, pH, temperature, alum dosage, color, clarifier flocculant and other testing required to monitor water treatment process; calculates and adjusts chemical dosages
• Inspects valves, pumps, gauges, and other equipment on a scheduled basis
• Prepares daily logs, inspection sheets, and examines and interprets trend charts; prepares daily reports of analysis and test results for mill and regulatory agencies; maintains records; enters data into computer. Analyze results to identify any issues and adjust treatment process.
• Performs housekeeping of equipment, grounds, and work areas
• May be called in after hours to respond to emergencies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent
• A valid Class C or Class B Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator’s license
• Knowledge of mill safety policies and procedures
• Proficient in basic computer use
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, critical for sharing information with supervisor and between shifts
• Strong attention to detail
• Must pass drug test and background check
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Work rotating shift schedule
• Work in adverse environmental conditions

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A valid Class C or Class B Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator’s license within two years of hire
• Knowledge of mill safety policies and procedures
• Proficient in basic computer use
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, critical for sharing information with supervisor and between shifts
• Strong attention to detail

Skills

• Ability to lift to 40 lbs.
• Compliance with state and federal water quality regulations and safety standards
• Communication with Supervision, other technicians, and maintenance regarding daily water quality issues/treatment

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Lifetime Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year