Operador de Planta – Planta Potabilizadora de Agua

About the role

The Plant Operator will ensure safe, efficient and continuous operation of the Laguna Alta water‑treatment plant owned by Aguas de Panamá. Working on a rotating shift schedule, the role guarantees 24‑hour water supply for roughly 300,000 residents.

Key responsibilities

• Continuously monitor operational variables through inspections and control systems.
• Verify proper functioning of equipment and record operational parameters in established formats.
• Detect and promptly report any anomalies to the supervisor.
• Execute operational maneuvers according to documented procedures.
• Maintain constant communication with shift personnel.
• Check water quality at each stage of the treatment process.
• Perform inspections of key systems: raw water intake and pre‑treatment, aeration (aereators), rapid mixers, and flocculators.

Required profile

• Ability to work rotating shifts and ensure uninterrupted plant operation.
• Decision‑making authority within the limits defined by the position.
• Commitment to safety, occupational health, and environmental standards.

Required skills

• Operation and monitoring of water‑treatment processes.
• Equipment inspection and maintenance.
• Accurate data recording and reporting.
• Anomaly detection and troubleshooting.
• Handling of aeration systems, rapid mixers and flocculators.