Overview
Advanced Water Treatment Operator - Santa Cruz, CA
Join to apply for the Advanced Water Treatment Operator role at Jacobs. Base pay range : $83,000.00 / yr - $99,840.00 / yr. This position involves operating and maintaining the AWPF equipment to maintain regulatory compliance and production, in support of Jacobs' mission to deliver safe, reliable water treatment solutions.
What you'll do
- Operates valves, pumps, and gates manually and / or through local control center (SCADA).
- Maintains facilities, office buildings, vehicles, equipment, and pump stations for advanced water treatment operation; perform general housekeeping and heavy labor as needed.
- Observes variations in operating conditions; records meter, sensor and gauge readings.
- Performs routine in-plant lab sampling and analysis; conducts inspections and collects samples; conducts flow meter and field measurements.
- Conducts routine rounds of assigned process areas; records operating data such as run times, chemical usage, flows and other process information.
- Records operating data in shift logs and performs mathematical calculations.
- Performs preventative maintenance of water quality analyzers and instruments and assists with other maintenance activities.
- Responds to system emergencies.
- Prepares technical and administrative reports; maintains logs and prepares other required reports as needed.
- Performs necessary process control adjustments; operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water.
- Performs routine laboratory analyses for process control measures and permit reporting as trained and assigned.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with client employees, vendors, and the public.
- Able to work weekends, holidays, and shift work as assigned.
- Perform operations and maintenance under a variety of safe weather and working conditions.
- Able to climb stairs, ladders, and perform prolonged walking and standing.
- Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment as trained and assigned.
- Develop a commitment to personal safety and the safety of co-workers.
- Performs custodial and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Essential
High School Diploma or equivalent required.Valid CA Driver's License required.Ability to meet risk management guidelines.Three to five years' experience in wastewater / water treatment operations.SWRCB Grade II or higher Wastewater / Water Treatment Certification.Preferred CWEA AWTO Grade 3 or ability to obtain AWTO Grade 3 within 12 months of hire.Ideally, you'll also have
Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations; collection system operations and maintenance.Knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment used in wastewater systems; applicable laws and regulations.Ability to analyze data and maintain computer records; ability to perform standard laboratory sampling and testing.Available for stand-by duty and emergencies as needed.Ability to write reports, business correspondence and SOPs; ability to apply mathematical operations to dosing and flow calculations.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret technical instructions and manage multiple variables.Working Conditions
Safety is a core value at Jacobs. This position involves safety-sensitive labor; fitness-for-duty testing may be required. Work may occur in indoor / outdoor environments with loud noise, active machinery, confined spaces, high pressure systems, chemicals, and other hazards. Appropriate safety equipment will be used as required.
Salary and Benefits
Posted Salary Range Minimum : $83,000.00; Posted Salary Range Upper : $99,840.00. The base salary range is $83,000.00 to $99,840.00, and pay within the range is determined by location, skills, experience, and training. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, caregiver leave, and stock purchase options.
Employment details
Employment type : Full-time. Seniority level : Not Applicable. Job function : Management and Manufacturing. Industries : Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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