IWS - Operations Manager - Mobile Services

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.

We are looking for an Operations Manager for our service center in Pasadena, TX. This facility caters to our mobile assets and water treatment chemicals business. This is a full-time position (Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm).  The Operations Manager will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered a Non-Exempt employee.

The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills, be creative, have good communication skills, be team-oriented, customer service-oriented, and have excellent math skills.  This candidate will also have previous relevant experience working in a similar position. Water treatment and chemical facility experience required, preferably in Ion Exchange, Membrane processes, and Filtration.

Job Description:

Job duties include the following and are not limited to:

• Supervise the loading and unloading of chemicals safely.
• Manage inventory of chemicals in stock and provide management updates from time to time.
• Manage inventory of the mobile assets and their consumables.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of mobile assets.
• Inspect. Test and document the performance quality of mobile assets before deployment and identify repairs, maintenance needs, etc.
• Inspect mobile assets upon arrival for any maintenance needs and damages
• Advise on spare parts and inventory of mobile assets to the business manager.
• Be the maintenance lead and schedule preventative maintenance on the mobile assets.
• Coordinate and supervise technician work and sub-contractor activities.
• Manage a staff of mechanics, electricians, general laborers, and a lab technician.
• Overall upkeep of the facility
• Ensure the overall safety of assets and employees, and be responsible for EHS at the facility.
• Prepare monthly reports on mobile assets movement and chemical inventory
• Monitor monthly operating expenses against budget
• Prepare reports on maintenance activities
• Housekeeping and general maintenance of the facility
• Coordinate and execute internal capex projects for developing the required infrastructure in the facility
• Estimate and manage capital budgets
• Other duties assigned

Skill Requirements:  

• Excellent skills in troubleshooting water treatment systems (pumps, motors, blower, valves & piping)
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and subcontractors, and maintain a positive attitude and good organizational skills
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks or projects.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ideal candidates will have water treatment and or chemical handling experience at an industrial water treatment facility.
• Attention to detail and being a team player
• Hazwopper safety training or certification will be a plus

Benefits:

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401 (k) plan. All benefits are based on eligibility.

Essential Functions:

To succeed in this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed above and below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking, and standing.

• Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience 
• Technical School Graduate preferred