Wastewater Treatment Equipment Operator

Wastewater Treatment Operator - Industrial Wastewater Treatment Technician Elkin, NC

Build a hands-on career in industrial wastewater treatment with ProChem. ProChem is hiring a responsible, safety-minded and self-motivated Wastewater Treatment Operator to operate and maintain a comprehensive industrial wastewater treatment and reuse system at our customer's facility in Elkin, North Carolina. This is a strong opportunity for someone with industrial, mechanical, maintenance, chemical handling, or water/wastewater treatment experience; or for a dependable candidate ready to learn thorugh on-the-job training.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Full benefits for you and your family with free plan options for employees
• On-the-job training in wastewater treatment, water reuse, equipment operation, safety, and customer support
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Attractive 8-hour, 5-days per week schedule with overtime opportunity for shift coverage 
• Hands-on technical work with pumps, filtration, membranes, instrumentation, sampling, chemistry, and treatment equipment
• Supportive operations team including the other operators, a regional supervisor, and the Account Manager

What You Will Do

• Operate and monitor industrial wastewater treatmetn and water reuse systems according to standard operating procedures
• Perform regular equipment rounds, system chcks, and data recording
• Collect water samples for testing and suport process control activities
• Respond to ssystem alarms and troubleshoot operational issues
• Change membranes, calibrate instruments, replace filters, and suppor tpreventive and corrective maintenance
• Load, unload, and organize stock items such as chemicals and filters using a forklift
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follow safety, PPE, quality control, ISO, EPA, and site-specific procedures
• Provide professional, courteous support to the customer and work with a solutions-focused mindset
• Maintain professional and technical knoledge through training, certificatoins, company events, and industry resources

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Reliable commute to the work locatien in Elkin, NC required
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOP), and safety requirements
• Strong troubleshooting mindset and willingness to learn technical processes
• Mechanical ability preferred
• Experience in an industrial setting preferred
• Experience wih chemical handling (corrosives), pumps, fluid handling equipment, electrical systems such as controls or instrumentation preferred
• Knowledge of wastewater or water smapling procedurs preferred
• Abilty to read and interpret P&ID drawings preferred
• Experience with DAF units, ring clarifiers, belt presses, membrane filtration or sand filtration preferred
• North Carolina Physical/Chemical Wastewater Operator license preferred

Schedule

This position works 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week. The system operates 12-hours per day, 7 days per week with the support of 2 other Technicians. Overtime is avaialable for shift coverage to support the entire team (covering for vacations and sick days). Flexibility with work hours, vacation, and scheduling is required to meet operational needs.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This role includes indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions and may involve exposure to machinery noise, odors, hazardous chemicals, electricity, water, plumbing equipment, and wastewater treatment systems/equipment. The position requires frequent walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, lifing, and ladder work. Candidates must be able to list up to 100 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds regularly.

Apply Today!

If you are dependable, safety-focused, and ready to build or grow your career in wastewater treatment, we encourage you to apply. Please sumbit a resume to express interest in this position.

About ProChem

Please submit a resume to express interest in this position.

ProChem Water is acustom-tailored water treatment solutionsprovider. We serve heavy industrial manufacturing facilities in the U.S. by providing innovative solutions that are designed specifically to meet their unique needs. 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).

ProChem 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.

ProChem is a proud member of the Sylmar Group since 2025.