Plant Operator

Description

Seven Seas Water Group

Seven Seas Water Group (www.sevenseaswater.com) is a portfolio company owned by investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (“MSIP”). Headquartered in Tampa, with operations across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG) delivers annually over 20 billion gallons of water to industrial, commercial, governmental, municipal, and hospitality customers. SSWG designs, builds, owns and operates, delivers new facilities, or acquires and upgrades existing facilities, with the goal of optimizing project risk transfer between the public and private sectors. We have more than 200 water and wastewater treatment plants in operations throughout the United States, Caribbean and Latin America. With an outstanding reputation for decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions, the SSWG “Water-as-a-Service®” approach seeks to help solve global water and wastewater infrastructure challenges.

SSWG operates two businesses within the water infrastructure space. Seven Seas Water, which provides water treatment and desalination for governmental, hospitality and industrial customers in United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the AUC Group (www.aucgroup.net), which provides decentralized water and wastewater treatment plants for industrial and municipal customers in the United States. 

MSIP is a leading global private infrastructure investment platform. Founded in 2006, MSIP has made over 30 investments across its three flagship closed-ended funds. Since inception, MSIP has had more than $13 billion in commitments. For further information about Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/infrastructurepartners.

Job Summary

The Plant Operator is responsible for carrying out Operations and maintenance task throughout facility. The Plant Operator must be adaptable to be assigned to a wide variety of tasks dependent on the immediate needs of the water plant. This may include recording data, various types of manual labor, and working with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical equipment. The Plant Operator will work full-time hours with the ability to work varied shifts as needed (including emergency call-outs, overtime, nights, weekends, etc.). 

Requirements

• Conduct washdowns, cleaning, and corrosion control. 
• Conduct preventative maintenance, lubrication, and equipment servicing as required. 
• Data collection and data entry.
• Load/Transfer/ Batch chemicals into storage tanks using      
• pumps and forklifts.
• Undertake simple mechanical repairs as required. 
• Report any improperly working equipment or unsafe situations to the supervisor or other designated people as appropriate.
• Create a safe work environment and maintain a clean site appearance.
• Take company-provided training courses in environmental health and safety and comply with safe working practices.
• Be positive, pleasant to co-workers, and customer service oriented, and to the extent that there is normal contact with the customer, report any customer feedback, good or bad.

Key skills and Qualifications

• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position to engage in physical work which will include climbing, lifting, & bending.
• Must maintain a clear criminal background and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Working hours are typically 8am through 5pm Monday through Friday. However, must be available to work varied shifts as needed, including emergency call outs, nights, and weekends, etc. as it is frequently required. 
• Must be flexible to adjust and work on a variety of tasks as needed throughout facility.  
• Must have a positive attitude with willingness to help whenever and wherever needed. 
• Must be willing and able to use hand and power tools.
• Must be very prompt, punctual, and not suffer from absenteeism. This is especially important given the critical nature of and purpose of the company.
• Must adhere to the Company’s policies and practices related to the drug-free workplace and workplace violence prevention.

Education and Experience·

Strong preference given to candidates with experience in electrical, piping, or mechanical disciplines. · Experience in Reverse Osmosis or other industrial process operations is desirable however, applicants can have gained valuable experience in any number of environments including repair or maintenance in industrial facilities, vehicles, or marine industry. · Honorably discharged veterans are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.

Applicant will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.