Advanced Water Treatment Operator

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department is seeking qualified Advanced Water Treatment Operators to join the Water Division team. Reporting directly to the Advanced Water Treatment Operations Manager, this position plays a vital role in supporting the Division’s mission of delivering safe, reliable drinking water and exceptional customer service to the community. The successful candidate will become part of a dedicated, service-focused team that values collaboration, leadership, professional development, and continuous growth at every level.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Three (3) years of treatment plant operation experience
Valid California State Water Resources Control Board T3 Certificate or Valid California State Water Resources Control Board Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate is required upon hire
Proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Regular and reliable attendance
Effective communication skills
Development of effective working relationships

Nice To Haves

CWEA-AWWA CA-NV Section AWTO 3 certificate within 12 months of employment

Responsibilities

Operate and perform routine maintenance of the Advanced Water Purification Facility membranes and other treatment processes
Read and Calibrate process controls and analyzers
Investigate and troubleshoot operational issues
Collect data and develop reports for regulatory compliance
Utilization of the SCADA platform to effectively oversee plant performance trends, and alarms to review performance and head off operational issues
Communicate with staff and customers in a respectful and professional manner
Work with and around treatment chemicals
Follow all safety and regulatory mandates, policies, and procedures
Operate and utilize computer systems, Excel, Word, Google Docs, CMMS software, and other software applications as needed to support operational activities and City requirements.
Performs advanced journey-level plant operations and maintenance work; monitors operations and maintenance of plant systems, processes and/or equipment to ensure proper operations and that standards are met.
Provides lead worker support as needed including making work assignments, training and monitoring the completion of work.
Monitors systems, processes and equipment; gathers and records data, readings, samples and information used to ensure proper equipment operations or to determine required maintenance; calibrates equipment and makes equipment adjustments; starts up and shuts down equipment as required.
Performs equipment inspections and maintains inspection records; coordinates and/or performs repair work; maintains and cleans various equipment, facility areas and grounds; maintains safe and clean site working conditions.
Enters and maintains data. work records, files and activity logs; performs basic analysis of data and information; prepares and maintains reports and other related documentation.
Monitors supplies/materials inventory; initiates purchase request for required items; schedules pick up of materials.
Operating, monitoring, maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting issues related to potable and recycled water production and treatment system
Performing water quality sampling
Adjusting chemical dosage
Regulating water system pressure and flow to meet usage demand
Gathering production, treatment and water quality data and preparing routine reports
Responding to questions and concerns from the public
Operating light, and medium duty trucks and equipment
Maintaining parts, inventory and related records
Inspecting and cleaning equipment and facilities