Plant Operator Mechanic

Seven Seas Water Group

Seven Seas Water Group () is a portfolio company owned by investment funds managed by EQT. 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 () which provides decentralized water and wastewater treatment plants for industrial and municipal customers in the United States.

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Seven Seas Water Group is a portfolio company of EQT AB (together with its subsidiaries EQT) a purpose-driven global investment organization that partners with companies worldwide through its Private Capital and Real Assets strategies. Founded in 1994 EQT is a leading active ownership firm that has more than EUR 273 billion in total assets under management across nearly 50 active funds. EQT is committed to investing behind essential infrastructure partnering with established platforms that deliver sustainable mission critical services aligned with global needs for resource efficiency.

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Job Summary

The primary role consists of operations and maintenance of reverse osmosis seawater desalination including SWRO and BWRO equipment on the Island of Aruba. This role will also be involved in the daily operations of the RO plants. This position includes various types of manual labor maintaining and repairing mechanical hydraulic and electrical equipment as well as recording plant data. The primary responsibilities are consistent with the experience of a plant mechanic.

The position requires some shift work and may include the need to be on duty during nights weekends or holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for the Plant Operator- Mechanic

• Make daily observations of the equipment and process to ensure proper and safe operation which includes but is not limited to looking for leaking pipes and equipment unsafe conditions non-standard data unusual vibrations sounds smells or operating temperatures
• Complete daily maintenance and repair logs
• Write and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)
• Assist in developing standard maintenance protocol
• Perform preventable maintenance on mechanical hydraulic and electrical systems according to plant SOPs
• Perform corrective maintenance on mechanical hydraulic and electrical systems
• Troubleshoot faulty mechanical hydraulic and electrical systems
• Install new equipment as needed or determined by management
• Support upgrades of existing equipment as determined by management
• Report any improperly working equipment or unsafe situations as described above to the supervisor or other designated personnel as appropriate
• Replace consumable products such as filter elements and chemicals
• Complete Company required training courses in environmental health and safety and comply with safe working practices
• Turn off and Lock Out/Tag Out equipment when maintaining/repairing equipment
• Participate in work/evaluation meetings in a positive manner
• Work on various projects to keep the plant neat clean and safe - this includes but not limited to removing corrosion brushing sweeping sanding painting tightening and other types of manual and semi-skilled labor
• Become educated through on the job training on the process and equipment in order to aid in the installation preventative maintenance rebuilding repairing or replacement of system components
• Responsible for tracking inventory and recording used materials inform supervisor of needed replacement materials in order to ensure that adequate spare parts consumables lubricants etc. are available as needed
• Have the ability to correctly operate equipment machinery hand and power tools
• Maintain and secure work tools inform supervisor of needed replacement tools
• Communicate with supervisor(s) and operators from the various shifts
• Be positive pleasant to co-workers and customer service oriented to the extent that there is normal contact with the customer - report any customer feedback positive or negative
• Must engage in any other duty provided it is safe and within capability
• Back-up operations of SWRO systems:
• Use daily checklists to accurately record plant data flows pressures and other measurements of the process and equipment. Complete data reporting as required by the company
• Start stop and operate RO trains and pump stations as requested by demand in an efficient manner meeting quantity and quality specifications set by prevailing Water Service Agreement(s).
• Back-up warehouse operations as needed
• Assist with on-the-job training to new employees

Qualification/Requirements:

• Must be able to engage in continuing education and training on all aspects of the job including but not limited to EHS electrical mechanical and chemical related topics.
• Must be healthy and of strong mind and body in order to engage in physical work which will include lifting
• Must be neat and clean and have good personal hygiene and dress as required for working at the facilities
• Must be willing and able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the job at hand - supplied by the company
• Must not have a criminal background
• Must have transportation to be able to come to work at various times and locations as needed
• Must be willing and able to use hand and power tools
• Must be prompt punctual and not suffer from absenteeism - this is especially important given the critical nature of the requirement of our company
• Must have and maintain the necessary qualifications required to obtain and maintain a GEBE security pass as well as possess the appropriate government identification
• Must not use obscene or vulgar language or engage in unprofessional behavior
• Must not be a substance abuser or bring any illegal substance firearm or alcohol onto the work site
• Should be willing to travel between Caribbean Islands as needed to support operations and installations

Education/Experience:

• Able to effectively communicate in English both written and oral
• Must be a graduate of primary education MTS level and have a technical education with experience in reverse osmosis maintenance and operations - must have some experience with SCADA systems and have good computer skills (MS Office)
• Must possess 3-5 years experience working with mechanical and electrical equipment
• Must have the ability to oversee others train new operators required to advise management and work according to Company and customers procedures and guidelines
• Advanced skills required in one or more of the following areas: electrical mechanical hydraulic & pneumatic systems plumbing and piping systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers

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 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.