Waste and Purified Water Technician

Make an Impact in Water Treatment at Mary Kay!

Are you ready to contribute to environmental sustainability and operational excellence? As a Waste & Purified Water Operator at Mary Kay, you’ll play a vital role in managing wastewater treatment, reverse osmosis purification, and tank farm operations. Your role will help deliver high-quality water for our manufacturing processes while upholding environmental and safety standards.

Why Mary Kay?

For Over 60 Years, Mary Kay Has Been More Than a Beauty Brand—it’s a Global Movement. With a Presence In 35+ Countries And Over 5,000 Employees, We Are Committed To Innovation, Quality, And Giving Back. We Support

• Cancer research
• Domestic violence prevention
• Educational programs
  
  

Our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Lewisville, TX, produces skincare and cosmetics at scale. We prioritize exceptional quality, operational efficiency, and agility to meet evolving customer and consumer demands.

Perks – More Than Just a Job

• Competitive compensation
• Product discounts
• Free gym access
• On-site cafeteria
• Health clinic services
• Paid holidays & 401K eligibility
  
  

Your Role

Responsibilities

As a Waste & Purified Water Operator II, you will optimize wastewater, purified water, and tank farm operations to exceed standards, prioritize safety, and drive efficiency. Key responsibilities include:

Leadership in Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations

• Oversee the safe and efficient operation of the wastewater pre-treatment plant, ensuring compliance with water quality standards before discharge to municipal systems.
• Go beyond compliance by proactively improving treatment processes to surpass permit standards and drive sustainability through detailed analysis and testing.
• Mentor junior operators, promoting a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement while maintaining thorough documentation for regulatory compliance.
  
  

Advance Operations of Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Purification Systems

• Manage and maintain the operation of the Reverse Osmosis (RO) system to deliver consistent high-quality water production and optimal system efficiency.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and implement system upgrades, drive innovative solutions to address complex issues and enhance performance.
• Oversee sanitization procedures, maintain compliance with industry standards, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to evaluate and recommend system improvements.
  
  

Strategic Oversight of Mechanical Systems & Preventative Maintenance

• Provide expert mechanical support for wastewater and RO system equipment, manage troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance (PM) to ensure system reliability.
• Develop and maintain advanced PM programs to guarantee long-term equipment performance and adherence to OEM specifications.
• Serve as a liaison between operations, Quality, EHS, and Engineering teams, offer insights during incident investigations and drive the implementation of corrective actions.
  
  

Tank Farm Operations & Hazardous Material Oversight

• Oversee tank farm bulk unloading operations, ensuring the safe handling of hazardous materials and strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
• Develop and enforce waste disposal procedures, optimizing methods to reduce environmental impact and operational costs.
• Provide expert incident response for tank farm operations and hazardous material handling, while training junior staff on safety best practices.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Education: High School required. Associate degree or higher in a related engineering or science field preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years' experience working in Waste & Purified Water in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• TCEQ Wastewater Operator License and Purified Water Certificate/License required
• Advanced troubleshooting skills and knowledge of preventative maintenance for water treatment systems
• Experience in cosmetic, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing with FDA/GMP knowledge
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and implement technical work instructions, manuals, and regulatory documents
• Strong communicator with the ability to clearly explain technical issues to all cross functional parties.
• Ability to handle and move equipment and machinery weighing up to 60 lbs. and perform intricate repairs requiring fine manual dexterity.
• Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement (use of methodologies like Six Sigma, PDCA, or 5-Why for process optimization).
  
  

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  
  

Ready to manage critical water systems, drive operational excellence, and contribute to sustainability?

Apply today and Make a Difference with Mary Kay!

• To save time applying, Mary Kay Inc. does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.