Advanced Water Treatment Operator - City of Oxnard, CA
CA 93030, CA
About the Job
*This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.*
The City of Oxnard’s Water Department is seeking a Principal Operator to become part of the Water Division Team. The Advanced Water Principal Operator is part of the Oxnard Water Division Team and reports directly to the Advanced Water Treatment Operations Manager. This position is a member of a dedicated service oriented team where collaboration, leadership and growth are promoted at all levels. The Water Divisions priority is to provide safe and reliable drinking water to our customers and the highest level of customer service.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Plant Operator, Principal
SUPERVISION EXERCISED/ SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is distinguished from the Plant Operator, Senior in that it performs advanced journey-level plant operations and plant maintenance work and may serve as lead worker by assigning and reviewing work and providing guidance to others in the absence of a Shift Coordinator.
WORK SCHEDULE: The normal City work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm and alternating Fridays 8:00am-5:00pm. Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to shifts that is outside the standard City work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs and perform on call duties. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay
The City of Oxnard’s Water Department is seeking a Principal Operator to become part of the Water Division Team. The Advanced Water Principal Operator is part of the Oxnard Water Division Team and reports directly to the Advanced Water Treatment Operations Manager. This position is a member of a dedicated service oriented team where collaboration, leadership and growth are promoted at all levels. The Water Divisions priority is to provide safe and reliable drinking water to our customers and the highest level of customer service.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Operate and perform routine maintenance of the Advanced Water Purification Facility membranes and other treatment process
- Read and Calibrate process controls and analyzers
- Investigate and troubleshoot operational issues
- Collect data and develop reports for regulatory compliance
- Utilization of SCADA platform to effectively oversee plant performance trends, and alarms to review performance and head off operational issues
- Communicate with staff and customers in a respective and professional manner
- Work with and around treatment chemicals
- Follow all safety and regulatory mandates, polices and procedure
Plant Operator, Principal
SUPERVISION EXERCISED/ SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is distinguished from the Plant Operator, Senior in that it performs advanced journey-level plant operations and plant maintenance work and may serve as lead worker by assigning and reviewing work and providing guidance to others in the absence of a Shift Coordinator.
WORK SCHEDULE: The normal City work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm and alternating Fridays 8:00am-5:00pm. Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to shifts that is outside the standard City work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs and perform on call duties. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay
Job Type: Full Time
Agency: Public Works
Location: Advanced Water Purification Facility: 5700 Perkins Road, Oxnard, CA 93030
Source : City of Oxnard, CA
