Water Treatment Tech - Class B

Water Treatment Tech - Class B

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining the Texarkana Water Utilities Public Water System (PWS) located at the GPI-Texarkana Mill in compliance with state and federal drinking water regulations. The PWS supplies about 32 million gallons of treated water a day for the operations of the mill, and about 1 million gallons of treated water a day for potable water for the mill itself and the local communities of Atlanta and Domino.

Job Accountabilities:

• Uses standard work practices and standard operating procedures to perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual activities required to maintain the PWS in compliance with all regulations
• Monitors treatment process in water plant control room and makes necessary adjustments as indicated by current conditions; makes process control decisions
• Trend raw water intake, clarifiers, sand filters, Clearwell, granulated activated carbon filters, and all associated equipment including turbidimeters, pumps, and filters used for water treatment
• Collects samples and completes chemical tests/analysis including residual chlorine, pH, temperature, alum dosage, color, clarifier flocculant and other testing required to monitor water treatment process; calculates and adjusts chemical dosages
• Inspects valves, pumps, gauges, and other equipment on a scheduled basis
• Prepares daily logs, inspection sheets, and examines and interprets trend charts; prepares daily reports of analysis and test results for mill and regulatory agencies; maintains records; enters data into computer.
• Analyze results to identify any issues and adjust treatment process.
• Performs housekeeping of equipment, grounds, and work areas
• May be called in after hours to respond to emergencies
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Must be able to lift to 40 lbs.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal water quality regulations and safety standards.
• Communicate with supervision, other technicians, and maintenance regarding daily water quality issues/treatment.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A Class B Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator's license
• Knowledge of mill safety policies and procedures
• Proficient in basic computer use
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, critical for sharing information with supervisor and between shifts
• Strong attention to detail
• Must pass drug test and background check
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Work rotating shift schedule. Work in adverse environmental conditions.

GPI's Benefit Program:

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.