Senior Water Production Lead | SCADA & Equipment Mastery

Mesa Water District (Mesa Water); Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex credits $2,400/month

CalPERS retirement

457b plan matching

Education reimbursement

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Mesa Water District in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Senior Operator - Production to act as the district’s water production system expert. The role includes independent maintenance, testing, and repair work to ensure a continuous supply of potable water for the service area.

Responsibilities cover leading staff, overseeing chemical dosing, SCADA operations, and preventive maintenance of pumps, motors, and treatment equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience with water production systems and maintenance practices.
• Ability to read meters, calculate chemical usage, and perform site inspections.
• Knowledge of safety practices and ability to work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee staff operating water production facilities and related equipment.
• Inspect well and reservoir sites, read meters, calculate chemical usage, and monitor pump operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps, engines, valves, and membrane equipment.
• Install and maintain SCADA systems and field instrumentation; manage data reporting.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Mechanical Insight

Mathematical Ability

Safety Focus

Manual Dexterity & General Physical

Handling Stress & Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Informing

Leadership

Self Management & Project Management

Tools

SCADA system

Job description

Mesa Water District in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Senior Operator - Production to act as the district’s water production system expert. The role includes independent maintenance, testing, and repair work to ensure a continuous supply of potable water for the service area.

Responsibilities cover leading staff, overseeing chemical dosing, SCADA operations, and preventive maintenance of pumps, motors, and treatment equipment.