- Location
- Monroe, LA
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Water Treatment Operator (Class I and II)
Department: Water/Wastewater
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Monroe, LA
Description
Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Lead Operator to join our team in Monroe, LA. This role supports our continued growth and offers the opportunity to work on (or support) meaningful projects alongside a collaborative, experienced team. You’ll have the chance to build your career while contributing to impactful solutions across the communities we serve.
The Water Treatment Operator monitors and adjusts process control systems and plant equipment to produce industrial water meeting the facility quality and quantity requirements. Operates the wellfield, pressure sand filtration, reverse osmosis, disinfection, storage, and pumping under general supervision.
The Water Treatment Operator monitors and adjusts process control systems and plant equipment to produce industrial water meeting the facility quality and quantity requirements. Operates the wellfield, pressure sand filtration, reverse osmosis, disinfection, storage, and pumping under general supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Operates and controls motors, pumps, and valves to regulate well production, filtration, RO treatment, disinfection, storage, and delivery.
- Calculates and adjusts chemical dosages of sodium hypochlorite and antiscalant and verifies disinfection residual and RO feed conditioning.
- Monitors and adjusts process control equipment, online instrumentation, water quality, and flows using the plant SCADA system.
- Monitors pressure sand filter performance and initiates backwash cycles; monitors RO feed, permeate, and concentrate flows, pressures, conductivity, recovery, and rejection.
- Collects samples and conducts water quality analysis including pH, turbidity, chlorine or ORP, and conductivity on raw, RO feed, permeate, and finished water; records data in logs and the CMMS.
- Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on process equipment within operator scope; cleans, lubricates, and calibrates equipment and online monitoring instruments.
- Executes the Unit Process Control Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and Sampling and Analysis Plan; goes to the source of a process problem, determines its nature, and takes appropriate corrective action.
- Responds to process upsets and emergencies; participates in the 24 hour, 7 day on-call standby rotation.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- May coordinate the activities of seasonal operations or utility staff as assigned.
What you'll need
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of process mathematics, recordkeeping, and the use of mechanical tools, gauges, and valves.
- Ability to work with instrumentation, laboratory equipment, chemicals, valves, and mechanical equipment, and to comprehend the functional nature of machines.
- Skill with computers, SCADA, and job-related software.
- Ability to read and interpret regulatory requirements, safety rules, O&M manuals, and procedures.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS
Holds or obtains a Louisiana Department of Health Class I certification in Water Treatment and Water Production within one year of hire and Class II within two years. Maintains the continuing education hours required each two-year cycle. Valid driver license required; operates a Waggoner-provided vehicle.
Holds or obtains a Louisiana Department of Health Class I certification in Water Treatment and Water Production within one year of hire and Class II within two years. Maintains the continuing education hours required each two-year cycle. Valid driver license required; operates a Waggoner-provided vehicle.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Positions self to and moves about the plant, wellfield, and pump areas; stands for extended periods; bends, stoops, and climbs stairs, ladders, and platforms; and uses hands to handle, feel, and reach. Regularly moves items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally moves items weighing up to 50 pounds, using mechanical lifting aids for heavier loads. Requires close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Positions self to and moves about the plant, wellfield, and pump areas; stands for extended periods; bends, stoops, and climbs stairs, ladders, and platforms; and uses hands to handle, feel, and reach. Regularly moves items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally moves items weighing up to 50 pounds, using mechanical lifting aids for heavier loads. Requires close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed at the Meta RPL IWTP and across its six groundwater production wells, pressure sand filtration, reverse osmosis treatment trains, chemical feed and storage areas, disinfection systems, industrial water storage tanks, high-service pumping, and conveyance piping. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, pressurized piping and vessels, and treatment chemicals including sodium hypochlorite, antiscalant, and clean-in-place acids and caustics. Work occurs indoors and outdoors under North Louisiana weather, including extreme heat and severe weather, and may occur before sunrise or after sunset. Noise levels near pumps, blowers, and process equipment can be high. The role coordinates with Meta site personnel and other contractors performing simultaneous operations.
Work is performed at the Meta RPL IWTP and across its six groundwater production wells, pressure sand filtration, reverse osmosis treatment trains, chemical feed and storage areas, disinfection systems, industrial water storage tanks, high-service pumping, and conveyance piping. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, pressurized piping and vessels, and treatment chemicals including sodium hypochlorite, antiscalant, and clean-in-place acids and caustics. Work occurs indoors and outdoors under North Louisiana weather, including extreme heat and severe weather, and may occur before sunrise or after sunset. Noise levels near pumps, blowers, and process equipment can be high. The role coordinates with Meta site personnel and other contractors performing simultaneous operations.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Regularly uses and wears safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, chemical-resistant and cut-resistant gloves, lockout/tagout locks, and steel-toed boots. Additional personal protective equipment may include a face shield or chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant clothing, fall protection, and respiratory protection consistent with the site Health and Safety Plan and Meta safety requirements. This is a safety-sensitive and security-sensitive position requiring site badging and access control.
Regularly uses and wears safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, chemical-resistant and cut-resistant gloves, lockout/tagout locks, and steel-toed boots. Additional personal protective equipment may include a face shield or chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant clothing, fall protection, and respiratory protection consistent with the site Health and Safety Plan and Meta safety requirements. This is a safety-sensitive and security-sensitive position requiring site badging and access control.
Why Join Our Team
We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
- WEI Incentive Program
- Healthy Workplace Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Competitive Health Benefits
- Career Development and Training
- Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
- Community Service Opportunities
Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Pay Transparency
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
Skills
SCADA