Water Treatment Plant Operator

Overview

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SUMMARY

BSPS, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking qualified Water Treatment Plant Operators for the 29 Palms MCAGCC BOS Contract.

We are looking for T1, T2, and T3 California Certified Operators to Maintain, Facilitate, and Operate the Main Water Treatment Plant located on the 29 Palms MCAGCC Base.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate and maintain the Water Treatment Plant at 29 Palms MCAGCC
• Support the operations and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant Production Facility
• Support the operations and maintenance of the 29 Palms MCAGCC drinking water system
• Perform routine and non-routine inspections of the entire water treatment facility
• Collect and run routine bench top analysis of various water treatment samples
• Collect, document and report operating conditions of specific water treatment equipment and systems
• Recorded routine and non-routine activities during scheduled shifts
• Perform housekeeping assignments as required for the water treatment facility

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications (applies to both this section and KSAO's)

• T1 California Department of Environmental Quality Water Treatment Certification
• Experience with operating and maintaining conventional pretreatment water systems
• Experience with reverse osmosis systems
• Valid California Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Excellent customer service skills, including verbal communication and interpersonal relations skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Basic analytical and creative problem solving skills, along with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites software

Preferred

• Knowledge of SCADA control systems from a user standpoint is desired
• Higher Level Certification (T2 or T3)
• Water Treatment Plant Experience

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time;

Time is spent in both an office and a field setting. Candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds.

COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

This position is not currently subject to federal or company requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination or regular testing;

but this is subject to change at any time. Employees are expected to comply with all current and future federal and company requirements.

DOT COVERED / SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Job is performed in an office and field setting. During work in the field setting, the candidate will be exposed to an environment typical of the southwest desert.

The candidate may also at times be required to work around chemicals typical of a water treatment facility

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Supervisor Requirements

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

Candidate must also pass a Government Minimum Level Background Investigation.

As a condition of employment, the candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check to obtain access to the 29 Palms MCAGCC.

Must have reliable transportation to / from work.

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Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.