Water Operation Technician
Usa, Michigan, Midland
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: Not applicable
Conventional Energy
What are you going to do
Brunel is recruiting Water Operations Technicians to work in Midland, TX for initially 1 year contract.
This role focuses on monitoring and controlling water treatment plants, salt water disposal systems, and water distribution networks using SCADA systems/operational monitoring tools.
The position requires technical knowledge of water system operations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to respond quickly to alarms, system changes, or emergencies.
The role involves coordinating closely with field personnel, documenting operational activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor water treatment plants, salt water disposal systems, and water distribution networks using SCADA systems
- Track and evaluate operational indicators including flow rates, pressure levels, and reservoir levels
- Identify abnormal system behavior and respond to alarms or alerts
- Operate and adjust pumps, valves, and inlet controls remotely to maintain proper system performance
- Respond to system alarms quickly and initiate corrective actions
- Perform remote troubleshooting to resolve operational issues whenever possible
- Communicate with field operators regarding maintenance needs, operational issues, or emergency responses
- Dispatch instrumentation and electrical technicians, electrical crews, or field personnel when on-site intervention is required
- Coordinate with maintenance teams for repairs and system adjustments
- Record operational data, system events, incidents, and maintenance activities in operational logs
- Maintain accurate documentation of system operations and changes
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly operational and performance reports
- Ensure water system operations comply with regulatory standards related to water quality and safety
- Follow established emergency response procedures during system failures, contamination events, or operational disruptions
- Support safe operational practices and adherence to company policies
- Participate in system training programs and technology upgrades
- Support improvements to system operations and monitoring processes
- Recommend process improvements to increase operational efficiency, reliability, and system performance
Essential skills and knowledge
Qualifications:
- Understanding of water treatment processes and water distribution systems
- Knowledge of salt water disposal systems and plant operations
- Familiarity with SCADA systems for remote monitoring and system control
- Basic electrical and mechanical knowledge related to pumps, valves, and instrumentation used in water systems
- Proficiency with SCADA systems for system monitoring and remote operations
- Experience using data logging software to track operational performance
- Ability to interpret system alarms and troubleshoot operational issues remotely
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for documentation, reporting, and operational records
- Ability to analyze operational system data and identify trends, irregularities, or performance issue
- Strong troubleshooting skills when responding to alarms or system failures
- Ability to make quick and effective decisions during emergency situations or system disruptions
- Clear verbal communication when coordinating with field operators and technical personnel
- Strong written communication skills for documenting operational changes, incidents, and reports
- Ability to communicate operational updates and technical issues to multiple teams
Anything else ?
Shape your future
Are you ready for the next step in your career? Join Brunel’s powerful global network, where passionate, results-driven specialists come together with industry-leading clients. By connecting specialists to pioneering projects, we drive change in many industries, enabling growth and delivering great outcomes. Brunel helps you reach your full potential and empowers you to make an impact within a purpose-driven global company.
Explore your career opportunities!
Explore your career opportunities!
Our Culture and Values
At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.
Learn more about our global network of specialists!
Learn more about our global network of specialists!
Our ESG Commitment
Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.
Join us on our mission!
Join us on our mission!
Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 1 minute and let's get in touch!
