Water Operator

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

H 2 O Innovation provides public works management services & operations assistance for water & wastewater treatment plants to municipalities, government organizations, and businesses across North America.
Choose a career at H 2 O Innovation with a team of passionate and highly self-motivated water treatment professionals working on multidisciplinary challenges in an international, dynamic and ever-growing environment. Here, we encourage entrepreneurship and celebrate achievements. We work together to reach ambitious goals in an environment where fulfilling commitments and integrity are valued.

H 2 O Innovation is known for its state-of-the-art water and wastewater treatment systems as well as providing water and wastewater plant operations and maintenance management support across North America. H 2 O is seeking Certified Grade 2/3 Water Treatment Plant Operators in Dulce, New Mexico to work at a local Water Treatment Plant. Hours are flexible and can be discussed in the interview process.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Water Plant Operator will be responsible for:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain various water supply and treatment systems, including reservoirs, pumping systems, chemical feed equipment, filtration units, and measurement and control systems.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs on plant equipment and facilities to ensure efficient operations.
• Monitor water levels, collect operational data, and interpret readings to support treatment processes.
• Safely handle, load, unload, and manage treatment chemicals in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Collect water samples and perform basic to intermediate laboratory testing to monitor water quality and treatment effectiveness.
• Perform mathematical calculations related to chemical dosing, water flow rates, measurements, and treatment processes.
• Maintain accurate operational records, equipment readings, laboratory results, and maintenance documentation.
• Assist with general facility upkeep, including landscaping, vegetation control, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all applicable safety regulations, company policies, and operational procedures, particularly those related to equipment operation and chemical handling.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, operational concerns, and potential safety hazards to management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations and organizational objectives.

A minimum of Grade 2 in Water/Wastewater disciplines is required;

Experience operating and maintaining Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and related equipment is required;

Must be flexible and demonstrate a dedication to the position and to the public services;

Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Word, and Excel;

Valid Driver’s License required;

Must be able to perform on-call services on a rotational schedule;

Excellent and professional oral and written communication skills;

Walking/standing/bending/reaching/pushing/pulling:
Potential of 6-10 hr/day;

Computer work:
Potential of 1-4 hours/day;

Physical Effort: does not lift weights more than 50 lbs;

Environmental Stress: busy atmosphere, working inside and outside.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in sometimes harsh weather conditions.

The selected candidate will be recognized for his/her organizational skills, rigor and analytical skills. He/she will be autonomous in addition to being comfortable in a multi-tasking environment. The candidate will be goal oriented and will act as a team player, who not only will…