Plant Operator

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”). Seven Seas Water Group operates two businesses within the water infrastructure space. Seven Seas Water (“SSW”), which provides water treatment and desalination for governmental and industrial customers in the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean, and the AUC Group (www.aucgroup.net), which provides decentralized wastewater treatment plants for industrial and municipal customers in the United States. Seven Seas Water delivers ~18 billion gallons of clean water annually via the Water-as-a-Service (“WaaS”) business model. We operate 11 water treatment plants internationally. We have more than 140 wastewater treatment plants under lease in the United States with property developers, municipal customers, and utility districts. We consistently maintain a 97% plant availability for our customers.

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, 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.).

Responsibilities

• Take company-provided training courses in environmental health and safety and comply with safe working practices.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, lubrication, and equipment servicing as required.
• Conduct washdowns, cleaning, and corrosion control as directed.
• Data collection and data entry.
• Load/Transfer/ Batch chemicals into storage tanks using pumps and forklifts.
• Undertake mechanical repairs as directed.
• 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.
• 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.

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, and 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.
• Must be able to obtain state of Texas class D water license within the first 6-months of employment.

Education and Experience

• Strong preference given to candidates with experience in electrical, piping, or mechanical disciplines.
• State of Texas class C water license or higher a plus.
• 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.

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.