Plant Operator - Water Treatment

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As Plant Operator you will be responsible for;

• Operate and monitor water and wastewater treatment plant equipment including pumps, filtration systems, chemical feed systems, and related infrastructure.

• Monitor plant performance through SCADA systems and make adjustments to treatment processes as needed.

• Maintain proper chemical dosage levels to ensure effective treatment.

• Collect samples and perform basic water quality testing.

• Read meters, gauges, and instrumentation and maintain accurate operational logs and reports.

• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs with maintenance personnel.

• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating equipment.

• Monitor and assist with operation of Allen Bradley PLC-based control systems.

• Respond to equipment malfunctions, alarms, and emergency situations in a timely manner.

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

• Communicate operational updates and issues with supervisors and plant staff.

• Participate in training and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications;

• Minimum 5 years of experience in water or wastewater treatment plant operations or a related industrial environment.

• Understanding of water/wastewater treatment processes.

• Experience working with SCADA systems and Allen Bradley PLCs.

• Ability to read gauges, meters, and operational diagrams.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Salary Range: $35 - 45/hr + OT

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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