Water Treatment System Operator

Onterris; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a Water Treatment System Operator. This full-time role involves coordinating the operation and maintenance of water treatment equipment, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing subcontractors. Ideal candidates have experience in water treatment and excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, collecting samples, and scheduling work. Applicants should have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of low-pressure steam boilers and water treatment equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and mechanical/electrical systems skills.
• Strong time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operation, maintenance and repair of water treatment equipment.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards and water treatment objectives.
• Operate motors, pumps, and valves for treatment systems.
• Collect water samples and coordinate laboratory analysis.
• Manage subcontractors for specialized equipment service.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Mechanical systems skills

Electrical systems skills

Time-management

Teamwork

Tools

Water treatment equipment

Low-pressure steam boilers

Control systems

Transportation

Job description

Water Treatment System Operator

Location: Santa Clarita, CA. Full‑time, 60 hours per week on average. Compensation: $25 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operation, maintenance and repair of water treatment equipment and associated well field and support equipment.
• Ensure codes, standards and water treatment objectives are met while being environmentally conscious.
• Operate and control motors, pumps and valves for vapor and water treatment systems.
• Collect water samples and coordinate laboratory analysis.
• Perform periodic maintenance and manage subcontractors for specialized equipment service.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical process equipment for initial diagnoses.
• Maintain safety culture and approach all work with a safety‑first attitude.
• Communicate effectively with project team members.
• Plan and schedule work to meet required timelines.
• Maintain daily operations logs, inventory, site consumables and vendor service contracts.
• Provide occasional off‑hour remote monitoring and call‑ins for troubleshooting, including weekends.
• Work a day/night shift rotation as needed.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of low‑pressure steam boilers, water treatment equipment and control systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving, critical thinking and mechanical/electrical systems skills.
• Strong time‑management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a similar role.
• OSHA 40‑Hour Hazwoper certification.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants.