Lead AWP Operator — Water Reuse & Process Leadership

Sacbar; Santee, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Padre Dam and the East County Advanced Water Purification Program is seeking a Certified Operator to fill a lead role at our state-of-the-art Advanced Water Purification Facility in Santee, CA.

The ideal candidate holds a SWRCB Wastewater Treatment Plant Grade 3 certificate or higher, has 3+ years of repair and maintenance experience, and will supervise AWP Operators, monitor SCADA, and ensure compliance in a 24/7 facility.

Qualifications

• SWRCB Wastewater Treatment Plant Grade 3 certificate (or higher) required.
• Three years of related basic repair and maintenance experience.
• Dual WW3 and AWTO3 certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Train on, commission, monitor, maintain and operate a 16 MGD WRF and related facilities.
• Oversee SHF, Energy Recovery Facilities and conveyance systems.
• Direct work of AWP Operator staff within the assigned group.
• Maintain shift logs and ensure facility compliance in absence of managers.
• Address regulatory issues and maintain required documentation.

Skills

SCADA monitoring

Sampling

Process control

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Padre Dam and the East County Advanced Water Purification Program is seeking a Certified Operator to fill a lead role at our state-of-the-art Advanced Water Purification Facility in Santee, CA.

The ideal candidate holds a SWRCB Wastewater Treatment Plant Grade 3 certificate or higher, has 3+ years of repair and maintenance experience, and will supervise AWP Operators, monitor SCADA, and ensure compliance in a 24/7 facility.