Top 55 Plant operator Jobs in Durham Nc

Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Thalle Construction Company —North Carolina
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Associate Technician, Operations
Merck —Durham, NC
- $43,100 - $67,800 a year
- Overtime
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
13d
Technician, Operations
Merck —Durham, NC
- $57,900 - $91,200 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
6d
Production Associate – Mixing
Cormetech Inc —Durham, NC
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
General Plant - Production
Kymera International —Durham, NC
- 12 hour shift
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- Forklift
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Water Plant Operator Trainee, I, II, III (Night Shift)
Town of Hillsborough —Hillsborough, NC
- $46,602.42 - $94,036.96 a year
- 12 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Cleaning
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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13d
Master Manufacturing Techncian, Packaging
Genentech —Holly Springs, NC
- $61,600 - $114,400 a year
- Overtime
- High school
- 5 years
- Office
Warehouse Operator
BD —Durham, NC
- Extended hours
- Writing skills
- English
- Forklift
Utilities Plant Operator - Night Shift
North Carolina State University —Raleigh, NC
- $38,064 - $82,128 a year
- 12 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Chemical Pilot Plant Operator
RTI International —Research Triangle Park, NC
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Lead Operator, Butner
Primient —Creedmoor, NC
- $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Forklift Operator 3rd Shift
Pratt Industries —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- No high school diploma
- Forklift
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Loader Operator
Sunrock —Durham, NC
- Full-time
- 2 years
- Entry level
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Advanced Utilities Plant Operator - Dayshift
North Carolina State University —Raleigh, NC
- $38,064 - $82,128 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Plant Operator (Bilingual-Spanish)
Raleigh Concrete LLC —Durham, NC
- $49,000 - $60,000 a year
- Overtime
- Spanish
- Schematics
- Mid-level
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Mill Operator Trainee
Contech Engineered Solutions LLC —Raleigh, NC
- Online Application
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
6d
1st Shift Production Operator
Morinaga America Foods —Mebane, NC
- $17 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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13d
Machine Operator
CaptiveAire —Youngsville, NC
- From $18 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Machine Operator - 2nd Shift
CaptiveAire —Youngsville, NC
- From $18 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Scalehouse Operator
Sunrock —Butner, NC
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
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Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Thalle Construction Company -
North Carolina

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Job Details

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Interpreting technical drawings
High school diploma or GED
Desktop applications
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
Technical troubleshooting support
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. (“Thalle”) is currently seeking an experienced, committed, career-minded Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to be part of our growing team in Clayton, NC. Our ideal candidate will be a team player who is highly motivated with a strong work ethic and desires to be part of a skilled construction team.

Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office in Hillsborough, NC, and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle has construction projects throughout the Southeast, Texas, and New Jersey with growth nationwide. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects include dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, and on-demand emergency services.

We are a proud representative of Tully Group (www.tullygroup.us). The Tully Group is one of the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms with their corporate office in New York City and long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey.

Safety is our TOP priority! Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, Life Insurance, 401K with a company match, and more! Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify, and Drug Free Workplace.

Regional Office Location: Clayton, NC

Job Title: Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Salary: Competitive compensation package based on experience.

The Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for the operation, monitoring, inspection, and maintenance of treatment systems and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations. This position plays a critical role in maintaining treatment processes, troubleshooting operational issues, and supporting startup and commissioning activities during plant construction and expansion projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operate and monitor treatment processes, equipment, and systems to ensure compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
Perform routine inspections of pumps, motors, blowers, valves, tanks, chemical feed systems, and related equipment.
Monitor plant performance through SCADA systems and other control interfaces.
Collect operational data and maintain accurate logs, reports, and records.
Conduct process sampling and testing as required.
Troubleshoot operational issues and assist in identifying corrective actions.
Perform preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs with maintenance personnel and contractors.
Respond to alarms, equipment failures, and process upsets in a timely manner.
Assist with startup, testing, and commissioning activities for new equipment and treatment systems.
Support development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, environmental regulations, and operating procedures.
Participate in operator training and continuing education programs.
Work collaboratively with project teams, engineers, contractors, and management to support plant operations.
Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Wastewater Operator License preferred (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe).
Minimum 2 years of experience operating wastewater treatment facilities, water treatment facilities, industrial process systems, or similar operations preferred.
Experience with pumps, motors, valves, blowers, chemical feed systems, and treatment processes preferred.
Familiarity with SCADA systems and computerized control systems.
Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, technical manuals, and process diagrams.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.

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plant operator jobs in durham nc

Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Associate Technician, Operations

Technician, Operations

Production Associate – Mixing

General Plant - Production

Water Plant Operator Trainee, I, II, III (Night Shift)

Master Manufacturing Techncian, Packaging

Warehouse Operator

Utilities Plant Operator - Night Shift

Chemical Pilot Plant Operator

Lead Operator, Butner

Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

Loader Operator

Advanced Utilities Plant Operator - Dayshift

Plant Operator (Bilingual-Spanish)

Mill Operator Trainee

1st Shift Production Operator

Machine Operator

Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Scalehouse Operator

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