Water Control Operator

Why Join Us

Safety First Because Your Well-Being Matters

• HAZWOPER training and recertification programs to ensure employees remain compliant and prepared
• Specialized site-specific safety training tailored to our processes equipment and work environments
• A stringent employee-focused safety program built on continuous improvement accountability and risk prevention
• Proudly operating as an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certified facility demonstrating our commitment to quality environmental responsibility and operational excellence

Earn More with Built-In Overtime
Approximately 28 hours of overtime per pay period increasing your earning potential

Work-Life Balance Built In

• Predictable rotating schedule with built-in long weekends
• Work either MondayWednesday or ThursdaySaturday plus every other Sunday
• Rotating 3-day on / 4-day off and 4-day on / 3-day schedules off
• 2 weeks of PTO 9 paid holidays and paid sick time
• Extended time off built into your schedule for recovery family and personal activities

Total Rewards That Support You & Your Family
Medical Dental & Vision coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Family Leave benefits
401(k) with a 5% company match (fully vested at hire)
Company-paid life and disability insurance

Grow Your Career & Your Earnings
Paid training and tuition reimbursement
Clear pathways for career advancementOpportunities to increase earnings as you build skills certifications and experienceBuild a long-term career in a stable growing industry focused on sustainability and the circular economy
Work with advanced precious metals refining and recycling technologies that support industries around the world

Location Advantage
Convenient access just off the I-5 corridor
Located approximately 10 minutes north of Disneyland and 1520 minutes from Knotts Berry Farm

Why Heraeus
Join a company where safety comes first quality matters innovation drives our future and your career can grow alongside an industry leader in precious metals refining and recycling.

Heraeus the German based technology group is a leading international family-owned company formed in 1851. We create high-quality solutions for our customers by combining material expertise with technological know-how. Our ideas are focused on themes such as environment energy health mobility and industrial 2015 Heraeus generated revenues without precious metals of 1.9 bn and a total revenue of 12.9 more than 100 subsidiaries in 38 countries we offer our worldwide 12500 employees the freedom to develop and promote their own ideas. We call it: Open Space. For Open Minds.

The primary responsibility of this position is to performs routine operation monitoring and maintenance of wastewater treatment systems air scrubber systems and environmental control equipment to support safe and compliant manufacturing operations. Ensures environmental processes are operated in accordance with company procedures regulatory requirements and established safety standards

Your role and responsibilities:

• Wastewater Treatment Operations
  • Operate wastewater treatment systems under established operating procedures and supervisor guidance.
  • Monitor and record process parameters including pH ORP tank levels flow rates and chemical additions.
  • Perform routine treatment activities including neutralization chemical additions filtration and sludge handling as required.
• Scrubber System Monitoring
  • Monitor scrubber systems to ensure proper operation and environmental compliance.
  • Complete required inspections operating checks and log entries for assigned equipment.
• Sampling & Documentation
  • Collect wastewater samples and prepare samples for laboratory analysis according to established procedures.
  • Complete operational records treatment logs discharge records calibration checks and equipment inspection forms accurately and timely.
• Equipment Care & Maintenance
  • Perform routine inspections of pumps tanks piping valves chemical feed systems and monitoring equipment.
  • Assist with preventive maintenance activities and report equipment issues to supervisors or maintenance personnel.
• Hazardous Waste Handling
  • Handle label and manage hazardous waste materials according to company procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain proper housekeeping and waste storage practices within designated areas.
• Safety & Compliance

What is required for this role:

• Education
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Technical coursework in Environmental Technology Water Treatment Chemistry or related field preferred.
• Experience
  • 02 years of industrial manufacturing environmental water treatment or related experience preferred.
  • Experience working with chemicals environmental systems or industrial operations is beneficial.
• Work week: one week 3 days scheduled 4 days off and following week 4 days scheduled 3 days off
• 12 hour shifts bringing you to 28 hours of overtime pay per pay check opportunity for additional overtime.
• Ability to add subtract multiply and convert calculations to percentage and to metric system.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell.
• Must be able tooccasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be assigned shifts that include evening nights and/or weekend days.
• Able to successfully complete a background check pre-placement physical exam and drug screen.