Stationary Engineer – Wastewater Plant Operations

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) seeks a Stationary Engineer for the Wastewater Enterprise. The incumbent will operate and maintain complex pumping and treatment systems in a wastewater facility, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include inspections, maintenance, and record-keeping, with potential training duties for apprentices. Requires extensive journey-level experience and appropriate licenses; a California Driver’s license is needed.

Qualifications

• Four years of verifiable journey level Stationary Engineer, Plant Operator and/or Plant Mechanic experience in operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater plant machinery.
• Completion of a recognized four-year stationary engineer Apprenticeship Program.
• Possession of valid California driver’s license and related certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain complex machinery and equipment in a wastewater treatment plant or pumping station.
• Regularly inspect and record equipment status, maintenance history and readings to ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Perform mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, and related systems.
• Monitor chemical and physical parameters of wastewater and adjust treatment processes as needed to meet regulatory requirements.
• Assist in training apprentices or trainees in operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment processes.

Job description

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) seeks a Stationary Engineer for the Wastewater Enterprise. The incumbent will operate and maintain complex pumping and treatment systems in a wastewater facility, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include inspections, maintenance, and record-keeping, with potential training duties for apprentices. Requires extensive journey-level experience and appropriate licenses; a California Driver’s license is needed.