Operator II

Liberty; Downey (CA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401k with matching

Share purchase program

Volunteer paid days off

Health & Wellness programs

Free parking

Flexible working policy

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, seeks a skilled Water Production Technician in Downey, CA. The role performs a range of production duties in water facilities, ensuring reliable operations and adherence to safety standards.

You will maintain SCADA, pumps, and purification equipment, assist in budget planning, and support field decisions under supervision. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential.

Formación

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two SWRCB DDW Grade 2 certificates for water distribution and treatment.
• Proficient with SCADA, valves, water production equipment, and basic electrical maintenance.

Responsabilidades

• Reports to supervisor on facility conditions, maintenance needs, hazards, and challenges.
• Maintains facilities and records of maintenance; provides after-hours standby duties.
• Operates/maintains water production equipment and SCADA systems.
• Prepares reports and budgets; schedules daily activities; inputs time cards.
• Ensures safety procedures and compliance; communicates with customers.

Conocimientos

Verbal & Written English

Operate production equipment

Safety & compliance

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Educación

High school diploma or G.E.D.

SWRCB DDW Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate

SWRCB DDW Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate

Herramientas

SCADA System

Cla-Val valves

Chlorination equipment

Water production equipment

Reservoir operation equipment

Electrical maintenance basics

PC Windows / MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled technical duties in the operation and maintenance of domestic and recycled water production equipment, water treatment facilities, and storage reservoirs. Completes all assigned production tasks with little or no direction or instruction. Oversees all production contracted work and any other duties or projects that may be assigned. Ability to fill in a lead for production needs.

$55,290 - $82,936

Accountabilities

• Reports and communicates to his or her supervisor on matters regarding the condition and maintenance needs of production facilities, daily activities, needed repairs, hazards, challenges, etc
• Maintains production facilities & grounds and keeps records of all completed maintenance
• Provides SCADA after-hours standby duty
• Utilizes computer skills to enter data, maintain records and prepare reports electronically
• Schedules daily activities
• Inputs weekly time cards
• Maintains documents, safety procedures, and records
• Prepares reports related to well and purchased water production
• Develops needs for annual capital and O&M budget for the Production Department
• Maintains schedules for purchased and pumped water
• Assist in maintaining the radio-telemetry system
• Answers public inquiries and complaints in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Investigates water quality problems in the distribution system and take work order samples as required
• Acts promptly in emergency situations.
• Operates various hand and power tools and mechanical equipment.
• Assists in setting up work area traffic controls
• Assists in making field and job-related decisions using Company policy and procedures
• Works weekends, holidays, overtime, and standby duty when required
• Drives Company vehicles and helps maintain the cleanliness by keeping the vehicles organized, washed
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Maintains safe working conditions. Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor, EHS Manager, and/or Human Resources

Performs various other duties as may be assigned by the Production Supervisor, or in his or her absence, the Operations Manager

Education and Experience

• Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have a minimum of a Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate and a Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the SWRCB DDW.
• Must be proficient and experienced in the operation and maintenance of well pumps and motors (electric and natural gas); SCADA System; Cla-Val valves; chlorination equipment; water treatment equipment; reservoir operation and maintenance; and basic electrical maintenance.
• Be able to start-up, shutdown, and safely operate water production equipment
• Must be able to meet established goals and deadlines and with minimal supervision
• Have effective verbal and written skills to communicate in English with internal and external customers under normal and adverse conditions
• Required to have knowledge and experience with communication devices and basic skills in PC Windows operations, word processing, spreadsheets, and database software. Experience with Microsoft programs is preferred
• Must have a high degree of accuracy
• Must maintain a professional appearance as a front-line representative of the Company

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Vision and hearing correctable to enable understanding of instructions and performance of job duties
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in English, both orally and in writing
• Sufficient physical dexterity to walk, drive, lift, carry, stoop, bend, push, pull, and climb stairs/ladders
• Ability to handle (lift, carry, operate, etc.) materials and equipment necessary for the job*
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Wear a full or partial respirator to enter and work in confined spaces (this requires a clean-shaven face except mustaches)

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfil our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Entrepreneurial
• TeamworkOwner mindset
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

What we offer

• Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
• 401k Plan with matching
• Share purchase/match plan
• Leadership Development Program
• Volunteer paid days off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Achievement fund
• Free parking
• Variety of Health & Wellness programs
• Discount and Perks program

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.