Water Treatment Operator

Title: Water Treatment Plant OperatorLocation: Santa Barbara, CA, USAPay Range: $78K to $112K/annual - Compensation range listed could be higher or lower and is dependent upon a variety of factors including certification level.Job Description:The Water Treatment Operator is responsible for the production of safe and high quality drinking water for public consumption while following the owner/contractor agreement and DDW regulatory compliance. The Water Treatment Operator ensures that all plant operational tasks are performed in accordance with the operating procedures and parameters set by company policy. Staff appointed to this position will be knowledgeable and qualified to carry out the work designated to them in a safe and efficient manner.Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:General knowledge of modes of the plant process & equipment, Operations Manual, water quality monitoring and sampling, and DDW regulatory complianceGeneral knowledge of owner/contractor agreementMonitors the Human Machine Interface (HMI) system, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and telemetry equipment and reports out discrepanciesEnsures the safety and well-being of him or herself and reports any accidents and injuries to managementCommunicates effectively to management, maintenance, operations and contractors as needed regarding any work being carried out at the plant to maintain synergyEnsures operational information is passed on during plant turn-over with shift partnerEnsures that he or she completes operational reads and lab data on log sheets and computer entries on a daily basisEnsures that he or she records daily events in the Shift Log BookEnsures that he or she maintains a clean and organized control room and plantAssists in troubleshooting plant process issues, equipment, and repair workMay assist management in organizing and planning shut downs, as well as, potential maintenance/repair projectsAssists in covering as a relief operatorConducts computer data work on Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS), Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs, such as, Wonderware Intouch, and Microsoft Office softwareMonitors and orders bulk chemical deliveries and laboratory suppliesFollows company safety policies and ensures that he or she wears appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)Ensures that work performed by staff meets compliance,safety codes, and follow Lock Out/Tag Out proceduresJob Requirements:Must hold a valid SWRCB T3 certificate or a T2 certificate with desire to obtain T3 certificateMust have at least 2 years of operational experience in a water treatment facility, desalination preferredExperience working with HMI, SCADA systems, and telemetry equipmentComputer skills in CMMS and Microsoft OfficeAbility to read and interpret blue prints, drawings and schematicsKnowledge of Safety Data Sheets and the handling/working with hazardous chemicalsHazwoper Certification preferredKnowledge of parts inventory and warehouse operationsAbility to work weekends, overtime, and holidays when necessaryHigh school diploma or GED or equivalentMathematical skills in GeometryPossession of a valid California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record and forklift certification preferredSuccessfully pass a background check, pre-employment physical and drug test