SITE PAINT OPERATOR - WATER TREATMENT

SITE PAINT OPERATOR - WATER TREATMENT

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Contract Details :

• Job Title : SITE PAINT OPERATOR - WATER TREATMENT
• Type of contract : Long-term At-will
• Expected Hiring Date : ASAP
• Scope : 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• System Monitoring & Chemical Control (PP1 & PP2)
• Inspect all Air Handling Units (AHUs), submit PPCMs, and maintain updated documentation.
• Perform chemical drawdowns using manometers; record pump settings and feed rates.
• Monitor and adjust chemical feeds including:
• Detackifier
• Flocculant (anionic & cationic)
• Defoamer
• Caustic
• Measure and record pH levels in all sludge systems.
• Conduct chemical tote and drum changeouts as needed.
• Weigh and document all incoming chemicals.
• Organize, manage, and order chemical inventory.
• Maintain inventory of dewatering bags, filter media, drums, and totes.
• Water Quality Testing & Reporting
• Collect water samples from all systems and perform and record KPIs including:
• TSS, TDS, Conductivity, Percent Solids, Aerobic Biological Activity, pH, Bag Collection data
• Maintain accurate logbooks and display performance metrics.
• Perform jar testing and adjust chemical feeds based on findings.
• Monitor system stability to prevent process upsets.
• Sludge & Tank Management
• Monitor sludge systems (Prime, Basecoat(s), Clearcoat).
• Inspect tanks for sludge bridging and ensure weirs and floats function properly.
• Break up and remove bridged sludge as required.
• Maintain proper tank water levels to optimize sludge collection.
• Change dewatering bags/hoppers, weigh sludge, and transport to roll-off.
• Remove floating sludge (weekend duties).
• Inspect and clean pit depositions and screens.
• Monitor foam levels and airflow in Palin units.
• Inspect scraper blades and report damage.
• Equipment Maintenance & Support
• Calibrate and maintain chemical feed pumps and make-down units.
• Flush chemical lines and pumps as required.
• Repair chemical pumps and lines when necessary.
• Maintain lab equipment and titration supplies.
• Monitor RO and neutralization systems; notify maintenance of alarms.
• Maintain 5S standards in RO and Osmosis rooms.
• Provide troubleshooting support to Maintenance and Engineering.
• Frac Tank & Osmosis Operations
• Pump water into frac tank as needed and monitor/report levels.
• Pump out frac containment when required.
• Complete required paperwork when frac tank is serviced.
• Clean spills and remove sludge debris from Osmosis and basement areas.
• Washer System Responsibilities
• Perform and record Stage 1 chemical titrations.
• Monitor washer soap feed systems and change totes as needed.
• Record tank temperatures and conductivity across all washer stages.
• Monitor Stage 5 direct feed halo (weekly).
• Inspect and record filter differential pressures.
• Change water bags and maintain washer filter inventory.
• Monitor discharge pressure and backflow to maintain water balance.
• Inspect washer tanks for proper cascade, slime, and bacteria.
• Monitor bacteria levels in all stages.
• Dose tanks with biocide/bleach before weekend shutdowns.
• Dose Stage 1 washer soap prior to startup for proper acid concentration.
• Perform full washer boil-outs during scheduled plant shutdowns (e.g., Christmas/July).
• Weekend & Shutdown Duties
• Dose systems with biocide as required.
• Remove floating sludge from tanks.
• Turn chemical pumps off before weekend downtime and restart after.
• Perform pit inspections (PP2 – weekend only).

Ideal Candidate Profile :

• Experience in industrial wastewater treatment or chemical process operations preferred.

• Knowledge of chemical feed systems, pumps, and process controls.

• Ability to perform lab testing and interpret water quality data.

• Mechanical troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to lift and handle chemical containers and sludge materials.

• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

• Commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and 5S standards.

• Able to write and perform basic math functions.

• Able to read and understand graphs and gages

• Must be clean shaven if respiratory qualified

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs without assistance.

• At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

• Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

• Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

• With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.

Date:

• Oct 30, 2026

Location

Greer-South Carolina, SC, US

Job Requisition ID:

391855