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Water and Wastewater Systems Operator

Southern California Edison (SCE)
Big Creek, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026
Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Join a team where your expertise makes a direct impact every day. As a Water and Wastewater Systems Operator, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safe, reliable delivery of potable water and the effective operation of wastewater systems that support our employees, facilities, and surrounding operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with diverse treatment and distribution systems, trouble shoot complex equipment, and contribute to environmental stewardship while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

As a Water and Wastewater Systems Operator, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Responsibilities

  • Inspects, tests, adjusts, disinfects, flushes and performs minor maintenance and troubleshooting of water distribution systems.
  • Collects data and makes reports for use by the Company and regulatory agencies.
  • Maintains all necessary operating licenses regarding the Domestic Water plant and water distribution system.
  • Maintains compliance with State, Federal and Local water and wastewater regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Knowledge of basic math and computer literacy.
  • Microsoft computer operating systems.
  • Obtain and maintain required State and Federal treatment licenses.
  • Valid California Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Ability to detect faulty instrument and control device operation.
  • Analyze and correct problems as related to overall control of water purification processes.
  • Make minor repairs to domestic and wastewater plant and distribution system equipment.
  • Communicate effectively with regulatory agencies.
  • Experience driving in snow and mountain conditions.

Additional Information

  • This position’s work mode is on-site. The employee will report to an SCE facility or in the field location. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
  • Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
  • Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
  • The primary work location for this position is Big Creek. However, the successful candidate will also be asked to work for an extended amount of time at throughout the Hydro Project area.
  • Position will require up to 50% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.
  • This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.
  • This position will work a 4/10 schedule Wednesday - Saturday.
  • Relocation does not apply to this position.
  • This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. Reference our Information Guides for the following tests: EEI TECH (Test #5107). Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at AskHR@sce.com or (626) 302-3456 and select option 2.

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