Senior Wastewater Operator

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard's Wastewater Division is seeking skilled and motivated Senior Wastewater Operators. In this key leadership role, you will work collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, Collections, and Laboratory staff to help ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the City's wastewater treatment facilities. Reporting to the Chief Plant Operator, the Senior Wastewater Operator performs advanced operational duties, provides lead direction to two or more team members engaged in plant operations, maintenance, and repair activities, and coordinates specialized projects requiring advanced journey-level technical expertise.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Four (4) years of treatment plant operation experience, which includes prior lead experience.
Valid California State Water Resources Control Board Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate.
Valid California Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Evaluate wastewater treatment plant operations during assigned shifts; review process performance, flows, loadings, and equipment status, and implement operational adjustments to maintain compliance and optimize treatment efficiency.
Make real-time process and flow changes based on plant conditions, laboratory data, and system trends; identify potential or actual operational problems and recommend and implement appropriate corrective actions.
Provide work direction, instruction, and on-the-job training to operators and support staff; reinforce safe work practices and ensure tasks are completed efficiently and according to established procedures.
Troubleshoot process and equipment issues; initiate operational responses and coordinate with maintenance staff when mechanical or electrical repairs are needed.
Collect wastewater, process, and compliance samples; perform plant control tests and field analyses; accurately record and verify test and monitoring results.
Maintain and review operational logs, shift reports, and regulatory records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and traceability.
Conduct audits of operational logs and crew rounds.
Coordinate plant shutdowns and preventive maintenance activities with maintenance and collections teams.
Enter, maintain, retrieve, and analyze operational and maintenance data using computerized systems including CMMS and Hach WIMS; generate reports, forms, and process documentation as required.
Support inventory monitoring and coordinate with supervision to ensure adequate materials, chemical, and supply levels for uninterrupted plant operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Monitors, oversees and reviews plant operations and related processes for assigned shift; assigns and monitors work and provides guidance to staff, or supervises staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.
Monitors systems, processes and equipment; reviews and evaluates equipment readings and related data/information; makes appropriate plant/process/equipment adjustments to ensure proper plant operations.
Troubleshoots process or equipment issues; identifies and implements process changes and problem resolutions.
Reviews, oversees and maintains records and related documentation; maintains materials and supplies inventories; orders inventory replenishment to maintain adequate supply.
Oversees, assists with and maintains plant facility housekeeping and ensures safe and orderly operating conditions.