Advanced Water Treatment Operator

About the Role

The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department is seeking a Principal Operator to become part of the Water Division Team. The Advanced Water Principal Operator reports directly to the Advanced Water Treatment Operations Manager. This position is a member of a dedicated, service‑oriented team where collaboration, leadership and growth are promoted at all levels. The Water Division's priority is to provide safe and reliable drinking water to our customers and the highest level of customer service.

• 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.
• Utilize the SCADA platform to effectively oversee plant performance trends, alarms, to review performance and head off operational issues.
• Communicate with staff and customers in a respective and professional manner.
• Work with and around treatment chemicals.
• Follow all safety and regulatory mandates, and policies and procedures.

Plant Operator, Principal

Incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision on routine items performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non‑routine matters and deadlines.

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.

The normal City work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and alternating Fridays 8:00 am–5:00 pm. Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to shifts outside the standard City work hours. 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. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

• Performs advanced journey‑level plant operations and maintenance work; monitors operations and maintenance of plant systems, processes and/or equipment to ensure proper operations and that standards are met. Provides lead worker support as needed, including making work assignments, training and monitoring the completion of work.
• Monitors systems, processes and equipment; gathers and records data, readings, samples and information used to ensure proper equipment operations or to determine required maintenance; calibrates equipment and makes equipment adjustments; starts up and shuts down equipment as required.
• Performs equipment inspections and maintains inspection records; coordinates and/or performs repair work; maintains and cleans various equipment, facility areas and grounds; maintains safe and clean site working conditions.
• Enter and maintain data. work records, files and activity logs; performs basic analysis of data and information; prepares and maintains reports and other related documentation.
• Monitors supplies/materials inventory; initiates purchase request for required items; schedules pick up of materials.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Three years of water treatment or wastewater treatment or advanced water treatment plant operation experience

License / Certification

• Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record may be required
• Valid California State Water Resource Control Board T3 Certificate or CWEA Wastewater Operator 3 Certificate or Advanced Water Treatment 3 Certificate upon hire

Other Requirements

• Must be…