Epcor
Builds, owns and operates electricity, water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure across Canada and the U.S.
3 days ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Lexington, Texas, United States
Field
Company Size
3,623 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
water treatment
lab analysis
plant maintenance
piping repair
process control
heavy equipment
The role involves operating high‑level water‑treatment equipment such as reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration skids, cold‑lime softening systems, groundwater wells, remote stations, and reservoirs, as well as performing extensive laboratory analysis and maintaining online water‑quality analyzers. Operators also handle plant operations, maintenance, and control work, adjusting systems to meet specific demands, and install or repair piping, valves, and other components.
Additional duties include conducting facility, well, and remote site rounds, analyzing data and communicating results, participating in process‑control strategies as a team member, performing construction and fabrication, maintaining landscaping, and operating heavy equipment such as cranes, forklifts, trenchers, backhoes, bucket‑lifts, and dump trucks.
- Operate high‑level water treatment equipment (RO, ultrafiltration, softening, wells, remote stations, reservoirs).
- Perform extensive laboratory analysis and maintain online water‑quality analyzers.
- Conduct operations, maintenance, and control of plant equipment, adjusting systems to meet demand.
- Install and repair piping, valves, and other plant components.
- Perform facility, well, and remote site rounds, analyze data and communicate results.
- Participate in process‑control strategies as a team member.
- Perform construction and fabrication at the facility.
- Maintain landscaping as needed.
- Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, forklifts, trenchers, backhoes, bucket‑lifts, and dump trucks.
Requirements
2+ yrs
tceq license
water systems
high school
driver license
microsoft office
We are hiring a full‑time permanent Water Operator II or III for the Sandow Water Treatment Plant near Lexington, Texas. EPCOR offers a dynamic 24/7/365 rotating‑shift environment at a staffed facility.
Candidates must have at least two years of related field or mechanical maintenance experience, a TCEQ Class A‑D water license, knowledge of water‑system maintenance, a high‑school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A willingness to expand maintenance knowledge is also required.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, legally authorized to work in Canada, and able to pass background, reference, medical, and drug‑alcohol screenings. The selection process may include a technical or practical assessment, and the role requires good physical condition to work in all weather conditions.
- Minimum 2 years related field/mechanical maintenance experience in water or wastewater utilities.
- Hold a TCEQ Class A‑D water license.
- Knowledge of water systems and maintenance requirements.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Willingness to expand knowledge in maintenance operations.
Benefits
Compensation is based on a certification and experience matrix, and EPCOR provides a competitive salary, incentive awards, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, a retirement plan with substantial company contributions, generous time‑off, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. EPCOR is recognized as a Best Places to Work employer and emphasizes safety through robust training and milestone celebrations.
- Competitive salary determined by certification and experience matrix.
- Incentive award program.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage.
- Retirement plan with substantial company contribution.
- Generous time‑off and training opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement and certification support.
- Recognized as a Best Places to Work employer with a strong safety culture.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
- clearance on all applicable background checks (criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit).
- some positions require enhanced background assessment with periodic advanced criminal record checks after employment.
Overview
Founded in 1891
Incorporation Year
The company was established as Edmonton’s first electric utility.
$3.2B Annual Revenue
Revenue Figure
Generates approximately $3.2 billion in revenue annually.
$2.5B Dividends Paid
Dividend History
Paid over $2.5 billion in dividends to Edmonton since its formation.
- Evolved into a cross-border operator over a century later
- Headquartered in Edmonton and municipally owned, it spun off generation assets in 2009 to focus on distribution and infrastructure
- Typical projects include designing, building and operating treatment plants, distribution networks and storm-water systems in Canada and the U.S.
- Operates in four Canadian provinces and multiple U.S. states including Arizona, New Mexico and Texas
- Maintains traffic-signal and street-light infrastructure in Edmonton and explored water operations for nuclear projects
- Through its Encor and EPCOR Water Services divisions, it delivers both regulated and competitive energy, gas and water offerings
Culture + Values
- Safety: We believe that no job is so important that it can't be done safely.
- Integrity: We are honest, ethical, and accountable in everything we do.
- Customer Focus: We put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
- Excellence: We continually strive for the highest standards in all our operations.
- Innovation: We embrace change and new ideas to drive progress.
- Collaboration: We work together to achieve success for our teams, communities, and the company.
Environment + Sustainability
19% fewer emissions
GHG Reduction
Emissions decreased by 19% from the previous year.
2050 net-zero commitment
Carbon Neutrality
Aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
40% waste diversion
Waste Management
Over 40% of waste was diverted from landfills.
8% water savings
Water Efficiency
Water consumption was reduced by 8% in 2020.
- EPCOR continues to invest in clean technologies to support its environmental sustainability goals, including water treatment and waste management.
- EPCOR's renewable energy portfolio includes wind and solar projects, aiming to power over 100,000 homes with clean energy.
Inclusion & Diversity
30% Target
Women in Leadership
The company aims to achieve gender parity in leadership roles by increasing women's representation to 30% at the senior level.
25% Representation
Current Leadership Team
As of 2021, 25% of leadership team members are women, reflecting progress toward gender diversity goals.
- Conducts regular diversity and inclusion training to foster an inclusive workplace culture.
- Implements flexible work arrangements to support a diverse and inclusive workforce.