Night Shift Water Operator (Salgueiro)

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Job Summary: Responsible for the operation, monitoring, and control of water supply systems during the night shift, ensuring continuity of supply and compliance with quality standards. Key Highlights: 1. Operate water supply units and systems 2. Monitor operational and quality parameters 3. Teamwork and operational discipline Responsible for operating, monitoring, and controlling water supply systems during the night shift at the Salgueiro regional office. Ensures proper functioning of intake, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities, guaranteeing uninterrupted water supply and adherence to quality, safety, and operational efficiency standards. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Operate water supply units and systems (intake, WTP, pumping stations, reservoirs, and distribution networks), ensuring continuity and quality of supply. * Perform routine operational procedures including equipment start-up/shutdown, valve operations, and operational adjustments according to established procedures. * Monitor operational and quality parameters (e.g., turbidity, residual chlorine, pH, flow rates, water levels), recording readings and incidents. * Perform chemical dosing and preparation where applicable, observing safety, traceability, and operational standards. * Conduct routine inspections, identify anomalies, and notify maintenance/automation teams when necessary. * Support sample collection and interface with laboratory/quality teams to ensure compliance with sampling plans. * Record activities in reports, checklists, and systems to ensure traceability and effective shift handover. * Comply with safety, environmental, and quality regulations, including proper use of PPE and work procedures. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Completed high school education; technical course in Sanitation, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Mechanics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields is desirable. * Experience operating WTPs, pumping stations, reservoirs, or water supply systems; experience in sanitation/utilities is desirable. * Basic knowledge of water treatment processes, pump and valve operation, and measurement instruments. * Attention to recordkeeping, operational discipline, and ability to respond effectively during contingencies. * Good communication skills and ability to work in a team. * Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or operational recordkeeping systems. * Availability to work on rotating/night shifts and on-call duties, as applicable. * Valid Brazilian driver's license (Category B); willingness to travel between operational units. * Willingness to work onsite in Salgueiro/PE. **Additional Information** **BENEFITS:** Medical assistance; Dental assistance; Life insurance; Transportation allowance; Meal voucher and/or food allowance; Profit-sharing program (PLR); The **VITA Sertão** is a sanitation concessionaire created to drive development in the Sertão region of Pernambuco. Responsible for distributing treated water, collecting and treating sewage, and managing commercial operations across 24 municipalities and 229 localities, it serves over 815,000 people under a 35-year concession. The company is headquartered in Petrolina and operates regional centers in Petrolina, Ouricuri, and Salgueiro. VITA Sertão is backed by the Pátria Investimentos Infrastructure Fund V, one of Latin America’s largest alternative asset managers. VITA Sertão: life for the Sertão. You're on the right path! Having trouble registering or encountering any other issues with the Gupy platform? Access support here.