Engineering Innovative and Forward-Thinking Solutions
People, Products, & Community
Our employees are integral to our success and ability to innovate. We aim to create an environment where all employees feel supported and heard in the workplace and are given the tools they need to succeed, grow in their careers, and meet their objectives.
Our commitment to trust and collaboration guides our customer relationships as well. Over our 30-year history in desalination, we have built a reputation for superior product quality, performance, reliability, and safety. Our stellar track record is a key component to our continued success, and we uphold our customers’ trust by meticulously manufacturing products that not only deliver exceptional performance and generate significant value, but also demonstrate reliability and safety.
Current goals
Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3
Social investment program
Just as our company is dedicated to delivering efficient and sustainable products to our customers, we are committed to supporting the local and global communities where our employees live and work with that same spirit. Our Social Investment Program is led by a cross-functional task force and is centered around contributing to three pillars:
water
Our business and technology were built around providing affordable access to clean water around the globe. We believe our social investments should reflect that goal as well.
education
At the heart of our growth is our innovative spirit, powered by the engineers that push limits in the design, manufacturing, and applications of our technology each day. By contributing to education, we will continue to support brilliant young minds that will help make this world more sustainable.
Disaster Relief
Throughout our history, we have stepped in to support our communities in difficult times. We have contributed to wildfire relief efforts in California, provided emergency drinking water in Texas, and participated in COVID-19 relief efforts around the world. We are proud to show up when it matters most.
2023 Highlights
19%
of employees participated in volunteer events
3
canned food drives hosted to benefit community food banks
Over 100
volunteer hours towards community events like tree planting, park clean ups, and sponsored fundraisers
Responsible Sourcing
We recognize that our supply chain starts with our sourcing decisions. We obtain raw, processed, and pre-machined materials from our suppliers for our various products. We have staked our name on the precision of our manufacturing and the impact our products have on the world, and as such, supplier selection, qualification, and compliance are highly important. In 2021, we launched a program specifically to prevent trafficking in our supply chain and align our operations with international best practices, including the International Labour Organization’s framework, the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) guidelines, and specific United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In collaboration with a third-party supply chain compliance firm, we poll our top suppliers annually and provide education according to the survey results. This education specifically targets unresponsive and non-compliant suppliers and prioritizes areas that present considerable risk to both our business and society, such as anti-trafficking and slavery, conflict minerals, and human rights policies.
Learn more about our responsible sourcing efforts
Highlights
Employee Spotlight
Pawandeep Aujla
Talent Acquisition Manager
When Talent Acquisition Manager Pawandeep Aujla joined Energy Recovery at the end of 2022, she took the initiative to formalize the company’s summer internships and grow them into a fully-fledged cross-functional program, giving interns a memorable learning experience.
Under Pawandeep’s guidance internships shifted to a project-based focus, with each intern assigned a tangible objective that aligns with the company’s ongoing business goals. Projects in summer 2023 included digitizing the company’s manuals, developing waste reduction protocols, and improving the efficiency of our R&D test loops. This approach provides interns with a hands-on, results-driven learning experience that clearly demonstrates their skills and actively contributes to Energy Recovery’s overall strategy. Interns came together at the end of the summer with their teams for a “Presentation Day” to celebrate their progress, share their learnings, and collaborate cross-functionally.
Beyond direct work experience, Pawandeep curated activities to cultivate camaraderie and networking among the interns, who were spread across different teams. These social activities encouraged interns to integrate in the company culture and made the work environment more welcoming to students new to the corporate environment.
An internship is a stepping stone for students and new grads to develop and learn the skills they need to start their career. I want them to leave with an experience that they will remember, whether it is a valuable lesson they learned, a mentor, or a hands-on skill that they can look back on.
Pawandeep Aujla
Employee Spotlight
Mo Mojadedi
Office Operations Coordinator
On a routine job walk, Mo quickly implemented the Stop Work Authority policy when he stumbled upon a group of contractors using a ladder that was too small for the task at hand. By jumping into action and insisting they procure the properly sized ladder, Mo prevented a potential serious accident or injury.
Anything that is done here has to be done in a safe manner, and all of our company training reinforces this. We want to do business the safe way, not the fastest way.
Mo Mojadedi