Hiring: Water Treatment Operator Company: IDE Americas, Inc. Location: Santa Barbara, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:39:26 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, Regulatory Compliance, SCADA About the job Experience: •2 years of operational experience in a water treatment facility, desalination preferred •At least 2 years of operational experience in a water treatment facility, desalination preferred Required Skills: •General knowledge of modes of the plant process & equipment, Operations Manual, water quality monitoring and sampling, and DDW regulatory compliance •General knowledge of owner/contractor agreement •Monitors the Human Machine Interface (HMI) system, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and telemetry equipment and reports out discrepancies •Ensures the safety and well-being of him or herself and reports any accidents and injuries to management •Communicates effectively to management, maintenance, operations and contractors as needed regarding any work being carried out at the plant to maintain synergy •Ensures operational information is passed on during plant turn-over with shift partner •Ensures that he or she completes operational reads and lab data on log sheets and computer entries on a daily basis •Ensures that he or she records daily events in the Shift Log Book Qualifications: •Must hold a valid SWRCB T3 certificate or a T2 certificate with desire to obtain T3 certificate •Computer skills in CMMS and Microsoft Office •Demonstrated capacity to read and interpret blue prints, drawings and schematics •Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets and the handling/working with hazardous chemicals •Knowledge of parts inventory and warehouse operations •Demonstrated capacity to work weekends, overtime, and holidays when necessary •High school diploma or GED or equivalent •Possession of a valid California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record and forklift certification preferred •Successfully pass a background check, pre-employment physical and drug test Compensation: •$78,000 - $112,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!