- Two (2) to five (5) years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of water/wastewater treatment facilities or a similar industrial type environment or related industry
- Exceptional problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to use computer systems and programs, such as Microsoft Office, HachWIMS or various other work processing and spreadsheet applications and computerized maintenance management systems associated with the operations of an advanced water reclamation facility
- Ability to provide leadership and prioritize work activities on a shift basis in response to operational needs and process control requirements
- Available for emergencies as needed
- Experience writing procedure manuals and/or SOPs
- Ability to apply mathematics to operational tasks such as chemical dosing, flow calculations, pipe or tank volumes, etc.
- Experience with creating technical documents, publications, and design reports.
- Valid CA Driver’s License with no major infractions required
Ideally, You’ll Also Have
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong communication skills in the English language (written, verbal, inter-personal)
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
The work area can involve a working environment indoors, as well as outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. Safety is of the utmost importance. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.
Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination when preparing reports and using a computer keyboard, have vision sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents and operate office equipment, have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour time period must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, wear and use appropriate safety equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs or ladders or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision as well as the ability to distinguish color and shades. Technical dexterity is required in performing chemical and instrumental analytical procedures.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to odors, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents and vibrations. The employee may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, and ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials.
The employee will be expected to follow the H&S Manual guidelines and wear the appropriate PPE as instructed.
