You'll manage the full watertreatment picture: filtration, cooling tower, condensate and feedwater systems,on-line analyzer calibration, chemical storage and feed equipment, and waterquality sampling and reporting across multiple systems — boiler, closed loop,and cooling tower. 3–5 years of experience in the power industry, waterplant/water filtration operations, or a related industrial environment Associate degree in water treatment — with courseworkin math, physical science, water filtration, and chemistry — preferred.

Water Plant Manager

Industrial Energy Facility — Full-time Leadership Role

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: East Chicago IN

Compensation: Competitivebase salary plus bonus potential

Experience: 3–5 years inpower industry, water plant/filtration, or related industrial environment

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off & Paid Vacation

Career growth opportunities in an establishedindustrial energy environment

And more

This is a hands-on technicalleadership role with real ownership — you're accountable for water quality,water plant production, and the chemical systems that keep an active industrialenergy facility running. If you've spent time in power generation, watertreatment, or industrial plant operations and want a role where your expertisedirectly impacts critical plant performance, this is it.

You'll manage the full watertreatment picture: filtration, cooling tower, condensate and feedwater systems,on-line analyzer calibration, chemical storage and feed equipment, and waterquality sampling and reporting across multiple systems — boiler, closed loop,and cooling tower. It's technically demanding, no two days are exactly thesame, and the work you do keeps electricity and steam generation runningreliably in a steel production environment.

The role comes with acompetitive salary, bonus potential, a full benefits package, and room to growwithin a specialized and stable corner of the energy industry. If you'reself-motivated, comfortable being on-call, and take satisfaction in keepingcomplex systems in spec — this is a role built for someone like you.

Water Quality & ChemicalManagement

Maintain water quality specifications suitable forcombined coke and energy plant operations generating electricity and steam

Perform water sampling; test, analyze, report, monitor,adjust, and maintain chemical levels across all plant water systems — boiler,closed loop, cooling tower, and others

Maintain, monitor, and inspect chemical storage,chemical feed, and control equipment for all on-site chemicals

Maintain all on-line analyzers and perform calibrationsas needed — pH, conductivity, hardness, chlorine, silica, and sodium

Practice safe chemical handling, instrumentinstallation and repair, and lockout/tagout procedures for all preventivemaintenance and repairs

Water Plant Operations

Maintain water plant production for make-up water tothe boiler system

Operate and maintain water treatment systems includingwater filtration, cooling tower, condensate, and feedwater systems andassociated equipment

Conduct root cause analysis on system issues,troubleshoot, and respond with appropriate corrective action

Stay on-call and available to respond to plant needs asrequired

Compliance & Coordination

Maintain close contact with chemical suppliers toensure plant systems run efficiently and effectively

Maintain awareness of environmental and safetyregulations and compliance programs relevant to water treatment operations

Coordinate with plant leadership and cross-functionalteams to plan and execute varied and complex operational tasks

Support additional facility locations as needed

Experience & Education

3–5 years of experience in the power industry, waterplant/water filtration operations, or a related industrial environment

Associate degree in water treatment — with courseworkin math, physical science, water filtration, and chemistry — preferred

Solid fundamental understanding of plant processes andequipment

Experience with environmental and safety regulationsand compliance programs

Valid driver's license required

Technical Skills

Ability to conduct root cause analysis, troubleshootcomplex water system issues, and respond accordingly

Experience operating and maintaining filtration,cooling tower, condensate, feedwater, and chemical treatment systems

Familiarity with on-line analyzer calibration: pH,conductivity, hardness, chlorine, silica, and sodium

Comfortable handling chemicals safely and followinglockout/tagout and PPE protocols

Leadership & Work Style

Able to plan, coordinate, and direct complex programsand tasks independently, with the drive to see things through to completion

Strong listener — able to process multiple viewpointsin group discussion and work effectively in a team environment

Proactive problem-solver focused on finding solutionsand identifying opportunities to improve plant efficiency

Builds supporting, collaborative relationships acrossteams and with external partners

A strong fit for water treatment or industrial plantprofessionals with 3–5 years of hands-on experience who want technicalownership and a leadership role

Ideal for self-motivated candidates who take pride inkeeping critical systems running at spec and aren't afraid to be on-call whenit matters

A great match for someone looking to grow their careerin industrial energy — a technically specialized, stable, and in-demand field

Open to candidates with an Associate degree in watertreatment or equivalent hands-on experience in lieu of formal credentials

Requirements

Experience & Education

3–5 years of experience in the power industry, waterplant/water filtration operations, or a related industrial environment

Associate degree in water treatment — with courseworkin math, physical science, water filtration, and chemistry — preferred

Solid fundamental understanding of plant processes andequipment

Experience with environmental and safety regulationsand compliance programs

Valid driver's license required

Technical Skills

Ability to conduct root cause analysis, troubleshootcomplex water system issues, and respond accordingly

Experience operating and maintaining filtration,cooling tower, condensate, feedwater, and chemical treatment systems

Familiarity with on-line analyzer calibration: pH,conductivity, hardness, chlorine, silica, and sodium

Comfortable handling chemicals safely and followinglockout/tagout and PPE protocols

Leadership & Work Style

Able to plan, coordinate, and direct complex programsand tasks independently, with the drive to see things through to completion

Strong listener — able to process multiple viewpointsin group discussion and work effectively in a team environment

Proactive problem-solver focused on finding solutionsand identifying opportunities to improve plant efficiency

Builds supporting, collaborative relationships acrossteams and with external partners

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off & Paid Vacation

Career growth opportunities in an establishedindustrial energy environment

And more