Water / Wastewater Treatment Shift Operator

INVISTA Camden is seeking a Water / Wastewater Treatment Shift Operator to join their team.

Our Team

The Water / Wastewater Treatment Shift Operator will work under the supervision of the utilities/power supervisor.

This position will work in the potable water and wastewater compliance areas.

The selected individual must be a minimum certified "D" level Water Treatment Operator.

The shift operator will perform a variety of tasks in the operation of INVISTA's water and wastewater treatment plants.

Technical guidance will come from the Water Treatment / Wastewater Treatment Lead operator.

This is a 12-hour rotating shift that includes days, nights, and weekends with alternating 48-hour and 36-hour work weeks.

Based on a 28-day cycle, the average time off is 14 days per cycle.

What You Will Do


* Safe, compliant, and economic operation of systems in the Water / Wastewater / Utilities areas


* Take necessary corrective action steps during shifts to maintain processes within the specified operating parameters


* Read gauges and meters, start and stop equipment, operate valves to route and control flows, determine and set proper chemical dosages and flow rates


* Calibrate and perform predictive maintenance on laboratory and field equipment as required, and perform minor preventive maintenance and inspections on mechanical equipment


* Collect samples and perform routine laboratory and field analysis as required


* Record data for all analyses performed and enter data into required computer applications, as well as maintain daily logbooks and bench sheets


* Assist with belt press operations, unloading various bulk chemical tankers, job safety analysis, and safe work permitting for maintenance and contractors


* Work effectively within a team environment to include internal, external, and regulatory personnel


* Troubleshoot water and wastewater treatment-related problems while having decisive and timely action in response to treatment, production, utility, and environmental upsets

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Previous experience using MS Office (Word and Excel), including creating and formatting spreadsheets, workbooks, and charts


* Minimum "D" Level Water Treatment Certification for the State of South Carolina


* Valid State of South Carolina driver's license or the ability to obtain one


* This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead


* "A" "B" C" or "D" level Biological Wastewater Treatment license


* "C" level Water Distribution license


* 30 hours of college credits in math or science

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions


* Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift to include weekends and holidays, as well as overtime depending on business needs


* Must be willing and able to meet on physical requirements for the role (i.e., climb ladders and stairs, wear appropriate PPE, work in outside and inside conditions, and be ...