Facilities Operator II

Tucson, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

General Statement

Performs a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a central utility plant including maintenance of equipment quality control/testing and day-to-day activities on an assigned shift. This position typically holds or is working towards a universal refrigerant-processing certificate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Diagnoses operating problems; directs and performs necessary corrective action during work shift.

Conducts preventive maintenance on Central Utility Plant and/or Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant systems to ensure the integrity and reliability of the utility distribution and/or treatment systems.

Reads gauges and meters; starts and stops equipment; operates valves to route and control flow; makes process control adjustments; determines and sets proper chemical dosage and flow rates; and operates PLCs and SCADA systems.

Complies with and reports non-compliance with OMI and project policies and procedures.

Prepares required reports and maintains complete record-keeping procedures.

Monitors utilizes and modifies the CMMS system to ensure maximum effectiveness; provides required and appropriate documentation.

Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses on water treatment industrial discharges plant influent processes effluent and biosolids.

Makes entries in plant logs.

Attends and conducts meetings and training sessions pertaining to safety process control etc.

Makes operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel.

Informs supervision of needs and/or changes required to keep operations in a safe and well-maintained condition.

Maintains discipline and ensures proper procedures are followed.

Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Performs other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Three years of experience in either of the following:

Operating water/wastewater treatment plants

Utility mechanic stationary engineer refrigeration mechanic

The ability to demonstrate advanced skills in the field of plant operations.

Independent decision-making and judgment in the performance of all duties.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Possess a valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

3-5 years of previous Utility Plant experience with familiarity of the principles and practices of Utility Plant operations; operating principles of chillers compressors cooling towers building management systems water distribution systems emergency generators and fire pumps water treatment programs valves pumps and motors; safe work practices

3-5 years of previous Water/Waste Treatment Plant experience familiarity of the principles and practices of water/wastewater treatment plant operations operating principles of valves pumps and motors; principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical sewage analyses; effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes; safe work practices

Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word Excel Outlook CMMS and data management systems and the ability to operate plant PLCs and SCADA systems

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The work area can involve a working environment indoors as well as outdoors which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise active machinery high-pressure fluid systems electrical equipment confined spaces heights and depths fumes airborne particles noxious gases pathogens and various chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Must be able to sit stand stoop twist and bend at the waist turn kneel squat raise arms above shoulder height grasp reach perform repetitive hand movements and have fine coordination to work on equipment; have vision sufficient to service equipment; and have hearing in the normal range with or without a 10-hour shift one must be able to transport oneself across the facility ascend and descend stair steps lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height and wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

Comments/Special Instructions:

Interviews will be conducted at 9018 S. Rita Rd. Tucson AZ 85747. Contact Sean Gallagher at for directions.
Correction: The final schedule will be a night shift. Wednesday - Saturday 8:00pm - 6:30am.

General Statement Performs a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a central utility plant including maintenance of equipment quality control/testing and day-to-day activities on an assigned shift. This position typically holds or is working towards a universal refrigerant-processing ...