Water Plant Operator (SCADA) - Shift Work

American Water Works Association; California; On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water Works Association in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Plant Operator to manage the operation of two surface water treatment plants. The role requires interpreting SCADA data, adjusting chemical feeds, and maintaining safety and water quality standards for a community of over 500,000 people.

The position offers full-time hours with day, swing, or graveyard shifts and requires the ability to work independently while coordinating with a team in the Utilities Department.

Qualifications

• One year of progressively responsible experience in the operation of a drinking water treatment plant or wastewater facility.
• Ability to read instruments, measure parameters and interpret data for process control.
• Familiarity with SCADA and telemetry systems used to monitor water treatment operations.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks and work different shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor drinking water and wastewater facilities on an assigned shift.
• Interpret SCADA data and adjust chemical dosages and filtration rates accordingly.
• Inspect and operate plant equipment, pumps, and control systems.
• Maintain accurate operation logs and records.
• Assist in load balancing and responding to plant alarms and emergencies.

Skills

SCADA familiarity

Reading instruments

Troubleshooting

Ability to work rotating shifts

Physical stamina

Record keeping

Tools

SCADA

Telemetry systems

Computerized maintenance management systems

Job description

American Water Works Association in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Plant Operator to manage the operation of two surface water treatment plants. The role requires interpreting SCADA data, adjusting chemical feeds, and maintaining safety and water quality standards for a community of over 500,000 people.

The position offers full-time hours with day, swing, or graveyard shifts and requires the ability to work independently while coordinating with a team in the Utilities Department.