Water Plant Operator

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Under the supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Supervisor, the Water Treatment Plant Operator produces bulk potable and non‑potable water using ROWPU units and other water‑production equipment. The operator produces Class I and Class II water in accordance with AWWA, CNIC and NOCA and all other applicable regulations. Responsibilities include starting and stopping pumps, engines and generators to control the flow of water through filtering, settling and aeration processes. The operator maintains operation logs, records meter and gauge readings, performs routine operations and maintenance, and collects water samples for testing. The role also includes conducting field and laboratory tests using equipment such as colorimeters. The Water Treatment Plant Operator sets up, dismantles and performs preventive maintenance checks and services on ROWPU systems, and records daily water distribution operations and equipment performance issues. The position requires a working knowledge of water‑treatment operating systems and the ability to adjust controls to ensure safe and efficient water production.

Responsibilities

Description:
• This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.
• Produces bulk potable and non-potable water using mobile ROWPU and other water production equipment.
• Produces Class I and Class II water products in accordance with standards in AWWA, CNIC and NOCA requirements and other required regulations
• Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of water or raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes, maintains log of operations and records meter and gas readings, performs routine operations and maintenance, and may collect water and sewage samples.
• Conducts laboratory tests using testing equipment, such as colorimeter, turbidimeter, pH and TDS meters.
• Calibrate water testing equipment daily
• Perform water quality analysis at the point of use.
• Operates surface water treatment and ROWPU systems to control the flow, purification and distribution of potable and non‑potable water. Monitors control panels, adjusts valves, pumps and gates (manually or remotely) to regulate water intake, filtration and reverse‑osmosis processes. Observes variations in operating conditions, interprets meter and gauge readings, and conducts water quality tests to ensure treatment standards are met and to determine system load requirements.
• Requires a working knowledge of operating systems and ability to adjust controls to ensure operating efficiencies.
• The Water Treatment Plant Operator will set/up, dismantle and perform preventive maintenance checks and services for ROWPU systems.
• Record water distribution operations and equipment issues daily.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
• Education / Certifications: 
  • High school diploma or equivalent. Must provide a copy of the diploma.
  • Must possess a valid Home Country driver license
  • Candidate must be able to obtain all required certifications within 12 months of appointment
• Experience:
  • One (1) year related experience in either water or wastewater treatment
• Skills & Technology Used:
  • Able and willing to perform other duties as needed, as skills and program allow.
• Material & Equipment Directly Used
  • Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Units (ROWPUs), water pumps, generators, and associated mechanical and electrical control systems used to regulate water flow and treatment processes.
  • Utilizes filtration media, chemical dosing equipment, water quality testing instruments such as colorimeters, turbidity meters, pH meters and residual chlorine analyzers.
  • Additional tools include standard hand tools, monitoring devices, operational logs and digital tracking systems necessary for performing preventive maintenance, calibrating instruments and ensuring consistent treatment performance.
• Working Environment
  • Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 101.3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse conditions (i.e., hot, dry, duty, tropical savanna climate environment with average temperatures of mid 70 degrees in the winter and 93 degrees in the summer months).
  • Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
• Physical Activities
  • Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
  • Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.