Regional Training and Operations Technician — Water Technologies

Job overview

The Regional Training and Operations Technician — Water Technologies role is onsite in Bakersfield, CA; compensation is not specified. Veolia’s water technology business works on water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy challenges as part of its environmental services mission. The role provides operational coverage and training support across contracted water and wastewater facilities, including vacation and absence coverage and new-account start-ups. It also supports safe, compliant plant operations through troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, recordkeeping, and guidance for local technicians; schedules may include day or night coverage, 12-hour shifts, and emergency call-ins.

What you'll do

• Cover operations at regional facilities during vacations and unplanned absences
• support local technician development and new account start-ups
• operate pumps, motors, and valves
• collect and test wastewater samples
• maintain accurate client data and records
• analyze lab data and implement process changes to prevent non-compliance
• coordinate maintenance and complete preventive maintenance
• manage inventories
• train and guide operators
• support plant compliance and efficiency.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

regional training and operations technician

water technologies

bakersfield ca

veolia

water treatment

wastewater operations

operator training

plant maintenance

day and night coverage

12-hour shifts as needed

emergency call-ins

high school diploma

3+ years wastewater experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• life and disability insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• parental leave
• 401(k)
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of wastewater treatment plant operations or related experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one, paid time off and holidays, parental leave, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

About the employer

Water Technologies is hiring for this role. Industry: Water Supply and Irrigation Systems. Sector: 22.