Water Operator

H2O Innovation Inc.; Dulce (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance

Vacation & Sick Days

Furnished apartment

Bonus

Cell phone

Job summary

H 2 O Innovation is seeking a Certified Grade 2/3 Water Treatment Plant Operator in Dulce, New Mexico to work at a local plant. The role reports to the Project Manager and focuses on operating, monitoring, and maintaining water treatment systems while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Flexible hours, on-site duties, and opportunities to perform routine inspections, collect samples, and support performance records.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 2 in Water/Wastewater disciplines required.
• Experience operating and maintaining Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants and related equipment required.
• Must be flexible and able to work on-call on a rotational schedule.
• Computer literate with Word and Excel; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain water treatment systems at a local plant.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Monitor data, collect samples, and perform basic laboratory tests.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with safety regulations.

Job description

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

H 2 O Innovation provides public works management services & operations assistance for water & wastewater treatment plants to municipalities, government organizations, and businesses across North America.
Choose a career at H 2 O Innovation with a team of passionate and highly self-motivated water treatment professionals working on multidisciplinary challenges in an international, dynamic and ever-growing environment. Here, we encourage entrepreneurship and celebrate achievements. We work together to reach ambitious goals in an environment where fulfilling commitments and integrity are valued.

THE POSITION

H 2 O Innovation is known for its state-of-the-art water and wastewater treatment systems as well as providing water and wastewater plant operations and maintenance management support across North America. H 2 O is seeking Certified Grade 2/3 Water Treatment Plant Operators in Dulce, New Mexico to work at a local Water Treatment Plant. Hours are flexible and can be discussed in the interview process.

THE DAY-TO-DAY

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Water Plant Operator will be responsible for:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain various water supply and treatment systems, including reservoirs, pumping systems, chemical feed equipment, filtration units, and measurement and control systems.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs on plant equipment and facilities to ensure efficient operations.
• Monitor water levels, collect operational data, and interpret readings to support treatment processes.
• Safely handle, load, unload, and manage treatment chemicals in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Collect water samples and perform basic to intermediate laboratory testing to monitor water quality and treatment effectiveness.
• Perform mathematical calculations related to chemical dosing, water flow rates, measurements, and treatment processes.
• Maintain accurate operational records, equipment readings, laboratory results, and maintenance documentation.
• Assist with general facility upkeep, including landscaping, vegetation control, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all applicable safety regulations, company policies, and operational procedures, particularly those related to equipment operation and chemical handling.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, operational concerns, and potential safety hazards to management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations and organizational objectives.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES DESIRED

Professional:

A minimum of Grade 2 in Water/Wastewater disciplines is required;

Experience operating and maintaining Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and related equipment is required;

Must be flexible and demonstrate a dedication to the position and to the public services;

Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Word, and Excel;

Valid Driver’s License required;

Must be able to perform on-call services on a rotational schedule;

Excellent and professional oral and written communication skills;

Physical Aspects of Position (including but not limited to):

Walking/standing/bending/reaching/pushing/pulling: Potential of 6-10 hr/day;

Computer work: Potential of 1-4 hours/day;

Physical Effort: does not lift weights more than 50 lbs;

Environmental Stress: busy atmosphere, working inside and outside.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in sometimes harsh weather conditions.

Personal:

The selected candidate will be recognized for his/her organizational skills, rigor and analytical skills. He/she will be autonomous in addition to being comfortable in a multi-tasking environment. The candidate will be goal oriented and will act as a team player, who not only will share his/her knowledge, but who will also have the desire to learn continually. Lastly, he/she will demonstrate a professional and positive attitude towards his/her team and the external & internal clients.

CONDITIONS

Overall remuneration including:

Group insurance plan;

Vacation and sick days.

Grade II - $50k-$55k

Grade III - $60k-$65k

Furnished apartment w/ utilities

5% Bonus

Cell phone

JOIN US!

H 2 O Innovation is an equal opportunity employer.

H 2 O Innovation designs and provides state-of-the-art, custom-built and integrated water treatment solutions based on membrane filtration technology for municipal, industrial, energy and natural resources end-users. The Corporation’s activities rely on three pillars which are i) water and wastewater projects; ii) specialty products and services, including a complete line of specialty chemicals, consumables, specialized products for the water treatment industry as well as control and monitoring systems; and iii) operation and maintenance services for water and wastewater treatment systems. For more information, visit www.h2oinnovation.com.