Water Treatment Process Technician

Shape the future of water as a Water Treatment Process Technician

At Xylem, a Fortune 500 leader in water technology with 23,000 colleagues across 150+ countries, you’ll help tackle the world’s most urgent water challenges. Step into a hands-on, entry-level role within our plant operations team and learn from experienced pros while you keep critical processes running safely and smoothly.

A day in the life

You arrive ready to move—this is an active role where you’ll lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly, bend, and stand for extended periods in a fast-paced environment. After a brief safety huddle, you’ll monitor equipment, follow documented procedures, and keep quality top of mind. Depending on the area you’re assigned to, your day could include:

• Carbon Operations: Bagging finished products; sampling and testing; feeding spent carbon to the reactivation furnace; switching tank feeds; calibrating pH probes; operating a filter press; and running the facility’s wastewater treatment plant.
• Regeneration (REGEN): Sorting bottles by size and resin; receiving and staging deliveries; operating a forklift to move materials and load/unload trucks; and evacuating bottles through plant processes.

What you’ll do

• Follow all safety procedures and product quality standards.
• Continuously monitor equipment for optimal performance.
• Read and execute standardized work instructions accurately.
• Contribute to team and divisional performance goals.
• Support both internal stakeholders and external customer needs.

What you bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of site-specific safety training (we’ll provide).
• Clear, reliable communication and teamwork.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow instructions.
• Comfort with basic math.
• Experience in manufacturing or plant operations.
• Forklift driving skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Technical strengths we value

• Troubleshooting and maintenance/repair aptitude.
• Mechanical assembly and machine operation experience.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Instructions (MI).
• Background as a machine/plant/process operator in a manufacturing environment.

Rewards and benefits

Estimated pay range: $19–23. Starting pay depends on skills, experience, and location. Our total rewards go beyond base pay:

• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Robust retirement savings plan (401(k) with company contribution).
• Health, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
• Career progression plans and recognition programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness and employee discount programs.

Why Xylem

Join a mission-driven team creating innovative solutions for water use, conservation, and reuse across public utilities, industry, residential, and commercial sectors—including smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics.

We also encourage community impact through our paid volunteer initiative, Xylem Watermark, and we support connection through Employee Resource Groups.

Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions.

Ready to apply?

Take the next step and apply directly here: https://xylem.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/xylem-careers/job/Richmond-Virginia/Process-Operator_R49790-1

Note: This description outlines the role’s general nature and may evolve. Duties can be adjusted as business needs change—your flexibility helps us win as a team.