Operator I

Operator I

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• NEW MEXICO LEVEL III CERTIFICATION IN WATER - REQUIRED
• Minimum of three years' experience in water operations
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Additional benefits once converted to an employee
• 10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• 17 days of paid time off
• $650 annual allowance for boots and uniforms
• Health, dental, vision insurance covered (no out-of-pocket premiums)
• Training provided to encourage and promote employees to obtain water certification
• Progressive pay increases for obtaining water certification
• 401k match
• Discounted stock purchase

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• New Mexico Level III certification in water
• Minimum of three years' experience in water operations
• Possess a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of water treatment plant operations, operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors, and principles and methods of water analyses and arsenic removal and sewage analyses
• Four years' experience in operating water treatment plants
• College-level experience
• Knowledge of principles of supervision and training
• A working knowledge of instrumentation and controls, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Knowledge of computer software including development of spreadsheets and word processing documents and entering information to data management systems

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The work area can involve a working environment indoors as well as outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high-pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, pathogens, and various chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements, and have fine coordination to work on equipment; have vision sufficient to read blueprints; and have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour shift, one must be able to transport oneself across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, climb and work off of a ladder or scaffold, use arms and back to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts, carry a 50-pound toolbox up a flight of stairs, work in confined spaces, and wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

Responsibilities:

General Statement

Performs a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water production, treatment, and distribution system, including maintenance of equipment, quality control/testing, and day-to-day activities on an assigned shift. This position requires a New Mexico Level III or IV certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, and performs minor repairs on water treatment and/or distribution system
• Installs, operates, and repairs water distribution and collection systems, including mains, service lines, fire hydrants, water valves, PRVs, and water meters
• Reads and monitors gauges, meters, and control panels
• Starts and stops equipment, and operates valves to route and control flow
• Makes process control adjustments, determines, and sets proper chemical dosage and flow rates
• Operation of instrumentation and controls, and SCADA
• Diagnoses operating problems and performs necessary corrective action during work shift
• Inspects equipment, oversees maintenance and initiates needed repairs
• Complies and reports non-compliance with OMI and Project Policies and Procedures
• Makes operating decisions in absence of supervisory personnel
• Prepares required reports and maintains complete record-keeping procedures
• Participate in, and assist with, the training of Operators
• Conducts meetings and training sessions pertaining to safety, process control, etc.
• Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings
• Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses
• Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties
• Works safely and adheres to established safety procedures
• Ability and willingness to work on-call shifts, as requested, including being fit and able to respond to call-ins in a timely manner
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during work
• Performs other duties as required