Advanced Water Treatment Operator

The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department is seeking qualified Advanced Water Treatment Operators to join the Water Division team. Reporting directly to the Advanced Water Treatment Operations Manager, this position plays a vital role in supporting the Division’s mission of delivering safe, reliable drinking water and exceptional customer service to the community. The successful candidate will become part of a dedicated, service-focused team that values collaboration, leadership, professional development, and continuous growth at every level. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Operate and perform routine maintenance of the Advanced Water Purification Facility membranes and other treatment processes

• Read and Calibrate process controls and analyzers 

• Investigate and troubleshoot operational issues

• Collect data and develop reports for regulatory compliance

• Utilization of the 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 respectful and professional manner

• Work with and around treatment chemicals 

• Follow all safety and regulatory mandates, policies, and procedures

• Operate and utilize computer systems, Excel, Word, Google Docs, CMMS software, and other software applications as needed to support operational activities and City requirements. 

PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE: 
Plant Operator, Principal   

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.

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.

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 are 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.