Advanced Water Treatment Operator I - Santa Monica, CA

Advanced Water Treatment Operator

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you'll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them people.

Under the general direction of the Chief Plant Operator, the Advanced Water Treatment Operator I is responsible for the day-to-day operation to maintain regulatory compliance and maintain production.

Join our advanced water treatment facility in Santa Monica, CA as an Advanced Water Treatment Operator of the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Program (SWIP). SWIP provides a drought resilient water supply for the City of Santa Monica by producing up to 1,680 acre-feet per year of advanced treated recycled water through the advanced water treatment facility, stormwater harvesting, and upgrades to the Santa Monica Urban Runoff Recycling Facility. Treatment process include membranes, cartridge filters, reverse osmosis, and ultraviolet advanced oxidation.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you and deliver the world's most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates valves, pumps, and gates manually and/or through local control center (SCADA).
• Maintains facilities, office building, vehicles, equipment, and pump stations for advanced water treatment operation. Responsible for general housekeeping of job sites, work areas, and other areas as assigned including heavy labor, as needed.
• Observes variations in operating conditions, records meter, sensor and gauge readings. Able to make necessary process control adjustments.
• Performs routine in-plant lab sampling and analysis, conducts inspections, and collects samples.
• Conduct routine rounds of assigned process areas and records operating data such as run times, chemical usage, flows, and other process information.
• Records operating data in shift logs and perform mathematical calculations.
• Supports preventative maintenance of water quality analyzers and instruments.
• Prepares technical and administrative reports, as requested.
• Able to climb stairs and ladders, and endure prolonged walking and standing.
• Able to safely and properly operate hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment as trained and assigned.
• Develop a commitment to personal safety and the safety of co-workers.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships client employees, vendors, and the public.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and shift work, as assigned, under a variety of safe weather & working conditions.

Here's what you'll need:

• Must have and maintain a valid CA Driver's License with no major infractions.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in wastewater/advanced water treatment operations.
• SWRCB Grade I or higher Wastewater Operator Certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of wastewater and advanced water treatment plant operations.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to wastewater and advanced water treatment system operations.

Working Conditions:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $92,700.00 to $103,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on January 15, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.