Wastewater Technician

Shift: Days 7am – 7pm OR Nights 7pm – 7am alternating days.

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, seeks a Wastewater Technician for an industrial wastewater treatment facility. In this role you will provide the safe and efficient operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant in accordance with generally accepted engineering and industrial standards and in a manner calculated to meet the operating permit limits and demands on site. The treatment processes that may be encountered include paint sludge, oily waste or sanitary.

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Best‑in‑class resources, tools and technology
• Long‑term, advanced career path opportunities
• Safety‑first culture, including training and personal protection
• Job pride in providing clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments

• Ensure 100% on‑time preventative maintenance as generated by the approved site Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Assist with scope in U1, U2 and U3 WWT buildings
• Handle daily sampling, jar testing, and meter calibration to maintain QA & QC
• Conduct monthly and quarterly sampling requirements and Storm Water Pond sampling and management as needed
• Meet discharge monthly report, compliance monitoring and baseline monitoring report requirements
• Maintain daily sludge management of boxes and press system, and operate, maintain, and repair sludge pumps
• Maintain daily chemical inventory
• Operate, maintain, and repair the Laboratory Atomic Absorption Mass spectrometer
• Perform preventive maintenance based on MAXIMO PM system requirements
• Collaborate with Chemical Management and other stakeholders

• Location:
  
  White, GA
• Shift: Days 7am – 7pm OR Nights 7pm – 7am alternating days

• High school diploma or equivalent
• History of working in a field that required autonomy and self‑motivation
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Prior experience with chemistry and analytical/mechanical troubleshooting
• Experience with water testing
• Willingness to obtain WWT certifications
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

• Previous experience working in an industrial or municipal wastewater treatment plant
• Experience performing basic process and maintenance troubleshooting
• Strong mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and instrumentation aptitude
• Working knowledge of wastewater treatment systems and related processes
• Experience working with Excel

$25-$27. Compensation considers experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Ecolab provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k), pension plans, retirement healthcare benefits, short‑term incentives, 12 days vacation, holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans, discounts on day‑care and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, education assistance program, on‑site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested and approved by Ecolab

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation with the application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you require accommodation assistance, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

We further support equal employment opportunity through affirmative action, and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable state and local laws.