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Grade 3 Wastewater Operator at Woodard and Curran in Adelanto, California

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

  

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and planet.

Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance.  Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

We have an immediate opening for a minimum of a Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Operator in Victorville, California.  This position is based at a state-of-the-art project combining both industrial and sanitary wastewater treatment for the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) facility.  The diversity of this project presents unique and on-going opportunities for learning, development, and growth.  If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you!  Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.    

In this role, you will work under the direct or general supervision of the Lead Operator and Plant Manager. The applicant will learn and perform a variety of operational duties to control the processing of wastewater and effluent. Regulating influent and effluent flows within the system; monitoring the operation of a variety of wastewater treatment plant equipment, assisting with basic laboratory testing, sample collection and performing other related duties, as assigned. You will also perform preventative/corrective maintenance in support of the wastewater treatment plant. Activities include but are not limited to:


  • Ensure permit compliance with environmental and public health & safety standards. This includes monitoring plant conditions and executing process control changes, as needed, to optimize treatment efficiency.


  • Operate valves, pumps, and automated controls to regulate the flow of wastewater throughout the treatment plant.


  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of treatment plant equipment, such as electric motors, electric powered pumps, air compressors, emergency systems, pressure and flow regulators, analyzers, chemical feed systems, and aeration blowers. MBR & UV disinfection systems experience is a plus.


  • Monitor, observe, and interpret operating conditions and performance and initiate corrective action.


  • Review and analyze automated information and control system data.


  • Perform laboratory and process tests and interpret results to optimize plant performance and makes appropriate process control changes. 


  • Maintain accurate records, including calculating flow rates and the daily use of chemicals, gauge and meter readings, and completing required monthly inspections. 


  • Use a variety of hand and power tools and laboratory testing equipment.


  • Perform a variety of custodial and housekeeping duties.


  • Provide direction and training to less experienced staff related to plant operations. 


  • Participate in emergency response.


  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


What You Will Need To Succeed:


  • A self-motivated, positive, can-do attitude!


  • Minimum of five years of professional experience in the operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment facility is desired.


  • Proficiency with computers and mobile devices, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site-specific systems. 


  • High School Diploma or Equivalent. 


  • Possess and maintain, as a minimum, a valid California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s Certification (grade 3 or higher) by the California SWRCB. 


  • Applicant must possess a valid CA Class C Driver’s License.


Woodard & Curran offers a generous compensation and benefits package to include retirement, generous paid time off, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account, career growth, and more!

This position is eligible for a $2,500.00 sign-on bonus. Required to work standby/on call duties including weekends.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Woodard & Curran is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Woodard & Curran believes that diverse teams working together in an equitable, inclusive culture provides the right environment for employees to thrive, our clients to benefit, and our business to prosper over the long run. Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences and creates an environment where everyone can bring their whole, authentic selves to work. When employees are supported to reach their full potential, we can provide our clients with the most innovative, sound, and cost-effective solutions.

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