Outside Operator — Water Treatment

Job overview

The Outside Operator — Water Treatment role is onsite in Texas City, TX, and pays a $178 per diem per day. The posting describes a six-month assignment supporting water-treatment operations. The operator monitors field equipment, maintains mechanical and electrical systems, handles chemicals, and performs water chemistry testing. The role supports continuous plant operation while following environmental, health, safety, and security requirements, including rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.

What you'll do

• Start, stop, and monitor field equipment
• read gauges and meters and record logs
• diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical systems
• handle overhauls
• follow environmental and health safety rules
• manage hazardous materials and plant security
• transfer bulk chemicals
• test cooling, steam, and condensate systems
• work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

outside operator

water treatment

texas city tx

system one

$178/day per diem

six-month assignment

onsite

rotating shifts

weekends

holidays

water chemistry

plant operations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible employees may have access to medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and a 401(k) plan.

Why this role

The posting requires a high school diploma and water-treatment experience; technical or vocational school or military background is preferred. The assignment is six months and includes a $178/day per diem.

About the employer

System One is hiring for this role. Industry: Sewage Treatment Facilities. Sector: 22.