Water Treatment Plant Operator IDE Technologies. Santa Barbara, CA Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Safety data sheet (SDS) reading Mechanical blueprint interpretation Maintenance inventory management Laboratory inventory control Human-machine interface (HMI) systems Parts administration Interpreting technical drawings Water treatment chemical handling CMMS High school diploma or GED Driver's License Geometry Water treatment equipment operation Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Warehouse operations Productivity software Industrial chemical handling Chemical safety protocols Full Job Description It's All About Our People IDE is a world-leading company for water treatment solutions for various purposes, but we could not have achieved our successes without the fantastic people that make us. As a company with decades of experience, we have worked hard not only to position ourselves at the forefront of the water industry but also to attract excellent people who are more than professionals in their fields. Here at IDE, we all strive to be the change we want to see, to do good, delicately and sensitively, and to solve one of the world's most significant and most alarming issues - water scarcity. Decades of Fulfilling Our Joint Vision IDE was established on the notion that the solution to water scarcity is within the world's seas and oceans. We worked for decades to promote this idea and turn it into a viable, affordable, and responsible solution. IDE's starting point is somewhere back in the 1960s, fueled with determination reserved only for big dreamers. We know very well that our professional journey is ongoing, and the road is still long and challenging. As long as water is vital for our planet's existence, we will keep researching this realm, developing revolutionary solutions, and changing the world step by step, day by day, harnessing the best of our best people to this end. Life and Work at IDE If you are passionate about our environment and solving global-scale challenges, hang around for a while, your new career path might be a click away. Here at IDE, we work hard to deliver potable, accessible water to every corner of the world. From building the largest desalination plant in China, through being a key player in Israel's national water plan, and up to sustaining the water market of a Caribbean Island by building a designated, tailor-made desalination plant. We invest vast resources in our R D division, creating in-house platforms for mutual learning and knowledge sharing. We believe in our people, and we show our faith by creating management training forums and programs for all management levels, imparting skills and proficiency to train and promote the leaders of tomorrow. Water Treatment Plant Operator The Water Treatment Operator is responsible for the production of safe and high-quality drinking water for public consumption while following the owner/contractor agreement and DDW regulatory compliance. The Water Treatment Operator ensures that all plant operational tasks are performed in accordance with the operating procedures and parameters set by company policy. Staff appointed to this position will be knowledgeable and qualified to carry out the work designated to them in a safe and efficient manner. Job Description General knowledge of modes of the plant process & equipment, Operations Manual, water quality monitoring and sampling, and DDW regulatory compliance General knowledge of owner/contractor agreement Monitors the Human Machine Interface (HMI) system, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and telemetry equipment and reports out discrepancies Ensures the safety and well-being of him or herself and reports any accidents and injuries to management Communicates effectively to management, maintenance, operations and contractors as needed regarding any work being carried out at the plant to maintain synergy Ensures operational information is passed on during plant turn-over with shift partner Ensures that he or she completes operational reads and lab data on log sheets and computer entries on a daily basis Ensures that he or she records daily events in the Shift Log Book Ensures that he or she maintains a clean and organized control room and plant Assists in troubleshooting plant process issues, equipment, and repair work May assist management in organizing and planning shut downs, as well as, potential maintenance/repair projects Assists in covering as a relief operator Conducts computer data work on Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS), Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs, such as, Wonderware Intouch, and Microsoft Office software Monitors and orders bulk chemical deliveries and laboratory supplies Follows company safety policies and ensures that he or she wears appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Ensures that work performed by staff meets compliance, safety codes, and follow Lock Out/Tag Out procedures Job Requirements Must hold a valid

SWRCB T3

certificate Must have at least 2 years of operational experience in a water treatment facility, desalination preferred Experience working with

HMI, SCADA

systems, and telemetry equipment Computer skills in CMMS and Microsoft Office Ability to read and interpret blue prints, drawings and schematics Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets and the handling/working with hazardous chemicals Hazwoper Certification preferred Knowledge of parts inventory and warehouse operations Ability to work weekends, overtime, and holidays when necessary High school diploma or GED or equivalent Mathematical skills in Geometry Possession of a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and forklift certification preferred Successfully pass a background check, pre-employment physical and drug test

Location:

Santa Barbara, CA, USA