Operational Technical Services ยท 3 weeks ago
Water System Operator
Orange County, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$47.47/hr - $57.76/hrOperational Technical Services (OTS) is one of the fastest growing private water and wastewater utility staffing providers in the country. The Water System Operator is responsible for maintaining control over water system operations and ensuring reliable service to customers through the use of SCADA systems and dispatching crews.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Nicole Zayas
Responsibilities
Use of a SCADA system to monitor and adjust system equipment to meet varying demands and conditions, including responding to alarms and taking corrective actions
Perform flow, pressure and chemical adjustments, following proper procedures, to assure health, safety and water system reliability
Use a personal computer for a variety of tasks, including: writing and modifying water programs; sending water service interruption notices; accessing customer information systems, mapping systems, and creating and completing forms, writing and sending documents, writing and sending e-mail
Callout emergency crews to respond to interruptions in service, create energy control plans, initiate dispatch orders and record repairs and issue clearances to crews to make repairs
Maintain System logs, document control room and water crew activities
Respond to customer trouble calls pertaining to water leaks, water quality, high and low pressures, service disconnections, drought response, capital improvements and other water related concerns. Provide both internal and external customer service in a wide variety of disciplines by directing customers to the appropriate department
Inspect and coordinate maintenance related duties of water reservoirs and water treatment systems
Calibrate instruments and maintain chemical feed pumps
Monitor all water treatment facilities, wells and reservoirs for water quality and operational related characteristics; sample and perform chemical, physical and biological analysis on the treatment process before and after treatment to comply with all regulatory requirements
Perform depth sampling of wells and water reservoirs
Collect data; tabulate records of treatment effectiveness; maintain records and logs of operation and water quality data; prepare operation orders and perform call out procedures
Coordinate a variety of personnel in the activities necessary to maintain water service
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
Journey level potable water treatment plant and water distribution system experience
Techniques, practices, and methods of operation in chlorination, clarification, filtration, chemical feed, ozonation and mechanical equipment associated with water supply, treatment and distribution system
Potable water treatment plant and related equipment
Personal computer operations to insure proper water flows, storage and pressure levels
Water chemistry related to treatment operation for a potable domestic water system
Principles, operating and maintenance requirements of pumps and motors, both electric and internal combustion
Equipment automation, pneumatics, mechanics and electricity as applied to water treatment operations
Operating characteristics of a potable domestic water system
Standard water system operating policies and procedures; safe work practices
Conduct treatment processes such as coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, disinfection and filtration; operate water pumps, chlorinators, compressors, filters, and other related equipment; calibrate and read chemical feed pumps, disinfection and laboratory equipment; perform water quality analyses chemical, physical, biological and basic laboratory work
Maintain data, records, and charts
Work with considerable independence and initiative
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing; perform work in emergency situations as necessary
Prepare chemical solutions for treating potable water
Adjust and manipulate automated water treatment devices to obtain optimum effectiveness
Possession of a Grade III Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board
Possession of a Grade III Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board
Possession of a valid California Driver's License
Meets the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of these duties
Is able to be exposed to hazardous conditions
Is able to work shift, weekend and holiday schedules
Has ability to perform heavy lifting up to 50 lbs and other manual work under adverse conditions
Benefits
Great benefits
Company
Operational Technical Services
Operational Technical Services (OTS) is a specialty staffing and consulting firm for the Cyber Security, Public Works, Engineering, and Industrial Controls Industries.
Founded in 2020
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Colter Andersen
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
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