Wastewater Stationary Engineer - Plant Operations Pro

Zuckerberg San Francisco General; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Wastewater Enterprise seeks a Stationary Engineer to operate and maintain complex machinery at a sewage treatment facility and pumping stations. The role requires extensive hands-on experience and adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include inspections, maintenance logging, sampling, and process control. The team emphasizes reliability, efficiency, and training of apprentices for skilled progression

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.
• Requires completion of a recognized four-year stationary engineer Apprenticeship Program.
• Desirable qualifications include California Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate.
• Falsifying information on the application may lead to disqualification or dismissal.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a wide variety of machinery and equipment in a wastewater treatment plant or pumping station according to established procedures.
• Perform regular inspections and maintain logs and reports of maintenance and operation activities.
• Handle raw sewage tasks, collect samples, and perform chemical/physical analyses for process efficiency and compliance.
• Inspect pipelines, tanks, and gates to check equipment condition and detect blockages or leaks.
• Operate and maintain disinfection and dechlorination systems and ensure effluent meets pollution control requirements.
• Assist in training apprentices or trainees in operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment processes.

Skills

Stationary Engineer

Plant Operator

Maintenance

Safety

Education

Four-year stationary engineer Apprenticeship Program

Maritime Academy degree in Engineering/technology

Third Assistant Marine Engineer's License

FAA A&P Certificate

Job description

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Wastewater Enterprise seeks a Stationary Engineer to operate and maintain complex machinery at a sewage treatment facility and pumping stations. The role requires extensive hands-on experience and adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include inspections, maintenance logging, sampling, and process control. The team emphasizes reliability, efficiency, and training of apprentices for skilled progression