Assistant System Operator - The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA
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Company: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
The Assistant System Operator position is an intermediate-level position within The Integrated Operations, Planning and Support Services Group. This position assists System Operators and Senior System Operators in the monitoring and operating of a large Conveyance and Distribution System which consists of pipelines, canals, reservoirs, valves, pressure control structures, hydroelectric plants, along with other components typically associated with large water systems.
Within this position, the Assistant System Operator is given direct detailed instructions when performing tasks that are required when operating a Conveyance and Distribution System using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition or SCADA for remote monitoring and operations. This position assists in reaching short- and long-term tasks in optimizing system operations while achieving set goals that are put in place by management.
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.
To view the full job description click here: Assistant System Operator
Schedule: 7 – 7 rotating shift or a 12.5-hour day and/or night shift on a rotational basis. Please note, at times the District may change employees on a 12.5-hour shift schedule to a 4-10 schedule (four consecutive 10 – hour day shifts). Working on holidays may also be required. Please note, at times the District may change an employee’s shift schedule based on business needs.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (GED) and two years’ experience in a water treatment plant or distribution system.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this position will be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing, and registrations:
Certificate(s): A State of California D2 Water Distribution Operator Certification OR A State of California T2 Water Treatment Operator Certification
License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.
CLOSING
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
• On-site fitness center
• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
• Public transportation reimbursements
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT_PT Employees (Represented)
ABOUT MWD
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: [email protected].Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).
Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.
Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).
Job Status:
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