Treatment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Treatment Operator

Longmont, CO

About Clean Chemistry

Clean Chemistry was founded in 2012 with a mission to develop and commercialize a high-

tech, transformative chemistry that displaces conventional products used for water

treatment, sanitization, and bleaching, in alignment with today’s sustainability goals. Clean

Chemistry is a hands-on technology, product and service company with a world class team

headquartered in Boulder, CO and Midland, TX. The company provides value to its

customers by improving safety and health, performance, reliability, transparency,

compliance, and environmental stewardship resulting in reduced operating costs, capital

expenditures and risk. These efforts are led by our interdisciplinary team with extensive

experience and a passion for success.

About the Role

Clean Chemistry is currently expanding into new markets including Food Beverage and

Pulp Paper. The Treatment Operator position will provide operational support for ongoing

water treatment operations at Oil Gas locations as well as field trials at various locations

for both Food Beverage plants and Pulp Paper mill applications. Field trial support

includes travel to locations for initial rig-up, operation of equipment (day or night shift),

collection of trial data, and rig-down of equipment. This is an hourly position with the

possibility for overtime during extended trials. In between trials the Treatment Operator will

work in the Longmont office(s) on a standard 40-hour work week performing a variety of

activities including equipment upgrades / rebuilds, preparation for future trials, and assisting

in the manufacture of new equipment. Trial operation activities include monitoring Clean

Chemistry equipment to ensure proper function and adjusting if necessary, collection of

samples and performing basic analytical tests as needed, trouble-shooting, and

communicating with both Clean Chemistry personnel as well as customer points-of-contact

as needed. This position is a field operations position and will require significant travel. The

Treatment Operator will initially report directly to the VP of Energy Operations.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Clean Chemistry safety policies and procedures and any safety protocols

required at customer facilities; participate in any related safety training

Travel to customer locations for water treatment operations, product trial operations.

Travel duration of one to 4 weeks or more at a time can be expected. This may be

night or day shift operations support at a frac site or facility or on-call as needed

Install and operate Clean Chemistry’s chemical production systems at customer

facilities for product trials and permanent installations

Collect and document data, observations and chemical inventory as required per

facility

Perform analytical testing as needed

Develop a detailed proficiency for Clean Chemistry’s chemical production systems to

maintain, troubleshoot and repair chemical production equipment

Trouble-shoot any equipment issues and work with support staff to solve problems

Communicate regularly with supervisors, co-workers, distributors and customers

Work as a part of Clean Chemistry’s team of technical and industry experts to safely

perform product trials to win new customers

Assist the operations team as needed to ensure trial success

Work closely with other Clean Chemistry field trial personnel, engineering support,

and laboratory personnel

Work independently on a day-to-day basis

Become part of the Clean Chemistry team and contribute wherever necessary to

achieve success

Requirements

3+ years experience in heavy industry or plant operations, preferred but not required

3+ years experience in water treatment technologies and / or equipment, preferred but

not required

Experience working in manufacturing and industrial facilities

Familiar with water analytical methods such as pH, ORP, titrations, and microbial

testing

Highly self motivated, must have good problem solving and organizational skills,

good house-keeping and chemical hygiene habits

Able and willing to work day or night shift, after hours, weekends, and holidays, if

required

Able to travel in the US and internationally, preferred

Able to travel independently, drive and work in industrial facilities with moderate

walking distances, flights of stairs, and seasonal outdoor temperature variations (hot

and below freezing)

Work with Operations and Engineering staff to identify and fix equipment problems

Manage on-site supplies and spare parts inventory, monitor and record chemical

inventory

Demonstrated ability to work independently and in remote locations

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills to engage and develop good working relationships with

operations personnel and customer representatives

Record of responsibility and integrity in prior positions

Willingness to work in a high growth, start-up environment and adapt to changing

needs and priorities

Eagerness to learn new things

Additional Requirements

Must be able to follow all safety procedures and policies in both laboratory and field

settings. Must follow internal as well as site specific safety policies.

Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive a company vehicle

according to Clean Chemistry’s policies and insurance guidelines.

Must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time including extended visits to customer

sites.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Must have familiarity with common computer programs (eg. Excel, Word, Google

Drive experience).

Must be comfortable working with chemicals, including hazmat materials.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check as the employee

will be expected to work with heavy equipment and in industrial settings.

Able to frequently bend, twist, stand and climb stairs

Preferred Experience

Preferred experience working in industrial facilities which may include oilfield service

operations, pulp paper, water treatment, chemical, food beverage manufacturing

Familiarity with calculating chemical concentrations and converting units of measure

Experience with chemical hygiene and safety programs

Hands-on experience working with PLC’s, process sensors, control signals, power

supplies, motors, and pumps

Chemical or water analysis using hand held probes, titration kits, test strips, process

sensors

Experience with data collection platforms, communication applications and Google

Suite tools

Equipment assembly or fabrication experience

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive hourly wage, depending on experience

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k) available

Clean Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity Employer