Requisition ID: req493
Location: Hinkley, United States
Join Our Team!
We are currently recruiting a Water Treatment Operator to join our team and contribute to key projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role is part of a global team working towardcommon goals. We operate as one company, across all locations, with shared responsibility andclear accountability.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor water treatment systems, including reverse osmosis (RO), filtration, demineralization, clarifiers, chemical feed systems, pumps, valves, and associated equipment to ensure safe and reliable plant operation.
- Perform routine inspections of water treatment equipment and systems; identify abnormal conditions; report deficiencies; and initiate corrective actions as required.
- Collect water samples, perform laboratory, and field testing to verify water quality and system performance in compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.
- Record, review, and maintain operating data, laboratory results, equipment readings, inspections, and maintenance records using approved logs, and plant software systems.
- Analyze operating parameters, water chemistry results, and equipment performance trends; identify process deviations; and recommend operational adjustments to optimize system efficiency and reliability.
- Notify and coordinate with the Lead Operator and Supervisor regarding operational issues, equipment failures, and abnormal plant conditions as required.
- Apply company safety policies, environmental requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and safe work practices to protect personnel, equipment, and the environment.
- Maintain housekeeping standards in water treatment facilities, chemical storage areas, laboratories, and equipment rooms.
- Verify chemical inventories; receive, handle, store, and manage treatment chemicals in accordance with applicable safety and environmental requirements.
- Review operating procedures, drawings, P&IDs, manuals, work orders, and technical documentation to support safe and effective plant operation.
- Coordinate shift turnover activities; communicate equipment status, operating concerns, and ongoing work to operations and maintenance personnel.
- Provide weekend, holiday, vacation, outage, and emergency coverage as needed to maintain adequate staffing and operational support across the facility.
- Ability to safely work alone and manage assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Education and Certifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record required.
- Ability and willingness to obtain a California Water Treatment Operator T1 certification within six months of employment.
- Ability and willingness to obtain a California Water Distribution Operator D1 certification within six months of employment.
- Possession of a current California T1 and/or D1 operator certification is preferred.
- Forklift, aerial lift, respiratory protection, first aid/CPR, HAZWOPER, and other industrial safety certifications preferred.
Experience and Technical Skills
- Technical training and/or experience in industrial operations, water treatment, mechanical maintenance, electrical, instrumentation and controls, or related fields is preferred.
- Experience working with pumps, motors, valves, piping systems, chemical feed systems, filters, compressors, instrumentation, and process control equipment.
- Working knowledge of industrial water treatment processes, including reverse osmosis (RO), filtration, demineralization, clarification, disinfection, and chemical treatment systems is preferred.
Key Competencies
- Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy. - Effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
- Ability to work effectively both alone and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Adaptability and flexibility in changing operational conditions.
- Reliability, accountability, and professionalism.
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement..
Company Culture
We believein a culture of trust, shared goals, and accountability. No matter where youare based, you are part of one team working toward the same mission.
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