Water & Wastewater Operator

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, working 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 plant operations and maintenance management support across North America. H 2 O is seeking Certified Grade 2/3 Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators in Dulce, New Mexico. Work will consist of 12‑hour days, 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off shift‑work (including potential night shift work) at a local water & wastewater treatment plant.

Flights, travel and accommodations are paid. Get your full year of pay, working less than half the year.

• Consistently offering professional, engaging and friendly service
• Ensuring all work is performed safely and efficiently
• Supporting staff with maintenance and operation of treatment plants according to related Government standards
• Conducting laboratory analyses and associated process adjustments
• Maintenance and operation of filtering and chemical treatment processes
• Maintaining all related readings and documentation
• Keeping a daily log and documenting analytical parameters
• Creating and completing work orders for servicing and repairs
• Assisting operations staff with vacation relief
• Purchasing goods and equipment, and maintaining inventory
• Entering data and preparing reports to government agencies, departments, and other organizations as required
• Conducting water‑level measurements and interpreting data
• Loading and unloading chemicals and supplies
• Performing calculations related to dosing, flow rates, and other weights and measures
• Complying with all safety and sanitation policies
• Maintaining facilities, including landscaping and vegetation control
• Communicating effectively with personnel and supervisors
• Supporting clients, vendors, and engineers
• Providing on‑call emergency response support
• Training and supporting other staff or on‑site personnel

• Minimum of Grade 2 in Water/Wastewater disciplines required
• Experience operating and maintaining Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and related equipment required
• Flexibility and dedication to the position and to public services
• Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Ability to perform on‑call services on a rotational schedule
• Excellent 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 organizational skills, rigor and analytical abilities. They will be autonomous, comfortable with multitasking, goal oriented, a team player who shares knowledge and continually learns, and will demonstrate a professional, positive attitude toward team members and external & internal clients.

• Group insurance plan
• Vacation and sick days
• Grade II salary: $50k‑$55k
• Grade III salary: $60k‑$65k
• Furnished apartment with utilities
• 5% bonus
• Cell phone

H 2 O Innovation is an equal opportunity employer.

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.