Water Treatment & Environmental Control Operator

Heraeus; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

PTO 2 weeks + 9 holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid sick time

Job summary

Heraeus in Santa Fe Springs, CA is seeking a Water Control Operator to operate and monitor wastewater treatment systems, air scrubbers, and related equipment. You will record process parameters, perform routine maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

This permanent, full-time role offers a rotating schedule with built-in overtime, generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical coursework in Environmental Technology, Water Treatment, or Chemistry preferred.
• 0–2 years of industrial, manufacturing, environmental, water treatment, or related experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Wastewater Treatment Operations: Operate systems under procedures and supervisor guidance; monitor pH, ORP, levels, flow rates; perform routine treatment activities.
• Scrubber System Monitoring: Monitor scrubber systems; complete inspections, operating checks, and log entries.
• Sampling & Documentation: Collect wastewater samples and prepare samples for laboratory analysis; maintain records and logs.
• Equipment Care & Maintenance: Inspect pumps, tanks, piping, valves, and monitoring equipment; assist with preventive maintenance.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow safety procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

HAZWOPER training

Safety training

ISO 9001 knowledge

ISO 14001 knowledge

Environmental compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical coursework in Environmental Technology

Water Treatment

Chemistry

Job description

Heraeus in Santa Fe Springs, CA is seeking a Water Control Operator to operate and monitor wastewater treatment systems, air scrubbers, and related equipment. You will record process parameters, perform routine maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

This permanent, full-time role offers a rotating schedule with built-in overtime, generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and life insurance.