Why Join The Probst Team?
The Probst Group is an innovative water and wastewater engineering and consulting firm with big ideas that make a global impact! Every member of The Probst Group team plays an active role in the implementation of our innovative wastewater treatment solutions.
We are actively seeking applicants who are ready be a part of an expanding, dynamic company. If you are passionate about hands-on work that is equally as challenging as it is rewarding, then consider joining the Probst team.
All Probst employees display our core values, helping to ensure the best services are provided to our clients.
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Be passionate about serving clients
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Be dedicated and accountable for results
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Be team focused
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Be respectful with full candor
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Instill confidence in all you do
We provide innovative solutions and exceptional results to every client with focus on the individual needs of every facility.
WWTP OPERATOR – LITTLEFIELD, TX
The Probst Group is seeking a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. The candidate will work at an industrial wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Littlefield, TX. In this position, the operator will serve as an integral member of the company’s wastewater operations team and will be responsible for on-site operations and troubleshooting at the WWTP.
Responsibilities:
- Control and monitor the biological treatment process
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment
- Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot low voltage electrical controls
- Diagnose operating problems and perform necessary corrective actions
- Develop process control adjustments, read gauges and meters, record data
- Determine proper chemical flow and dosing rates
- Perform operations and maintenance activities, including collecting samples and performing laboratory tests and analyses
- Prepare required reports and maintain complete record keeping procedures
- Establish work priorities on a daily basis
- Some manual labor required, such as shoveling and snow removal
- Other duties as assigned or needed
Additional Requirements and Skills:
- Occasional nights, weekends, and on-call duties required
- Travel not expected, but possible periodically
- Ability to read and understand P&ID and mechanical drawings
- Hands-on knowledge of wastewater treatment equipment, including blowers, pumps, motors, actuated valves, etc.
- Familiarity with equipment maintenance procedures
- Ability to write standard operating procedures for maintenance, operation, start-up, lab
- Understanding of WWTP instrumentation and controls
- Familiarity with wastewater analytical lab equipment and procedures
- Good problem solving skills, effective communication skills, solid troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work directly with clients, engineering partners, and regulatory agencies
- Willingness to learn, positive attitude, self-starter, and self-disciplined
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
Qualifications:
- Minimum high school diploma
- 0-5 years of experience in wastewater treatment plant operation and/or maintenance
- Must hold a US driver’s license and have a valid mode of transportation
- Must possess The Probst Group’s core values
Interested in learning more about careers with The Probst Group?
If you don’t see the position you’re looking for above, please email our HR Department.
The Probst Group is an equal employment opportunity employer.