Water System Operator: SCADA & Treatment Expert

City-of-Tucso; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 3,025,000 - 4,538,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tucson Water Department seeks a Water System Operator to operate and monitor treatment facilities and distribution networks. You will use SCADA to manage pumps, reservoirs, and pressure zones, ensuring water quality and compliance with regulations.

The role requires responding to alarms and coordinating with field teams. The position involves driving to sites, collecting samples, adjusting chemical dosing, and documenting activities.

Qualifications

• Six months post high school or equivalent required.
• Two years relevant experience in water or related field preferred.
• ADEQ Water Treatment Grade 2 and Water Distribution Grade 2 certificates required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor potable water system using SCADA and telemetry.
• Adjust chemical feed rates and monitor water quality to meet standards.
• Respond to SCADA alarms and perform system adjustments as needed.
• Collect and analyze water samples; coordinate with field staff.
• Dispatch field crews for system flushing and maintenance.
• Drive to various sites for testing and monitoring; document events in databases.

Skills

SCADA systems

Telemetry systems

Water treatment

Water distribution operations

Emergency response

Education

Six months post high school

Two years relevant experience

Job description

City of Tucson Water Department seeks a Water System Operator to operate and monitor treatment facilities and distribution networks. You will use SCADA to manage pumps, reservoirs, and pressure zones, ensuring water quality and compliance with regulations.

The role requires responding to alarms and coordinating with field teams. The position involves driving to sites, collecting samples, adjusting chemical dosing, and documenting activities.