Stationary Engineer, Water Treatment Plant - San Francisco Water Division (CDD) - SFPUC (7341)
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
Operate, maintain, and repair water treatment plant equipment on an as‑needed shift basis.
10 days ago ago
$136,474 - $136,474
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
San Francisco, CA
Onsite
Company Size
2,300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Architecture
Sector Specialisms
Water
Wastewater
Electric Power
Infrastructure
Energy
Government
Environmental Policy
Project Finance
Role
What you would be doing
equipment repair
facility operation
chemical handling
quality testing
scada control
log reporting
- Repairs automatic and manually controlled distribution and water treatment equipment including pumps, motors, boilers, compressors, alarm systems, residual chemical analyzers, chemical feeders, and filters; may also be responsible for operating a water treatment and distribution facility in a safe and efficient manner without direct supervision.
- Responsible for keys, 2-way radios and monitoring plant and buildings and grounds, including public safety.
- Inspects and tests machinery and equipment including fire prevention equipment for safe, efficient, and proper operation by visual and audio inspection during walk-throughs.
- Copies of Application Documents
- Receives, records, and stores large amounts of treatment chemicals and may handle hazardous chemicals such as caustic soda and chlorine in confined or enclosed areas, and must be capable of safely and properly handling chemical spills; may include handling and treatment of hazardous waste.
- Performs control tests and conducts water quality analysis including pH, conductivity, chlorine demand, caustic soda, chlorine. Calculates and maintains required disinfecting requirements.
- Makes entries and keeps records on shift operations. Collects, compiles, and prepares water quality and operational reports by taking and entering meter and gauge readings, water and laboratory analysis readings and temperatures accurately in writing on operating log sheets.
- Operates and maintains a wide variety of chemical feed equipment, pumping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, process machinery and radiators. May be required to operate Computerized Building Management Systems or Supervisory Control Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
- Performs related duties as required for Class 7341 – Stationary Engineer, Water Treatment Plant.
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What you bring
marine engineer
stationary engineer
engineering degree
grade ii certificate
grade iii certificate
class c license
- Four (4) years journey-level experience as a Marine Engineer performing duties in the areas of maintenance, repair and operation of a variety of mechanical and electrical pumping and related machinery.
- Graduation from a recognized four-year Maritime Academy with a degree in Engineering or Technology.
- Completion of a state or federally recognized four-year Stationary Engineer apprenticeship program.
- Four (4) years journey-level Operator and/or Stationary Engineer experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of a variety of mechanical and electrical pumping and related plant machinery of a water or wastewater treatment plant.
- Possession of a current valid Grade II (or higher) Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State of California.
- Communicates verbally with craft, support, and supervisory personnel.
- Positions located at the City Distribution Division will require incumbents to obtain and successfully maintain a Grade III Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State of California within 18 months from the date of hire.
- Possession of a current valid Class C Driver's License.
- Annual Salary: $136,474
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1932
Year of establishment
Originated during a push for municipal control, the agency began developing infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the city's population.
$700M Budget
Annual operating budget
Responsible for delivering water, treating sewage, and generating clean power through hydroelectric and solar initiatives.
100 Years of Power
Hydroelectric network history
The Hetch Hetchy Power system provides renewable energy to municipal services and the broader community through its century-old network.
- It serves local retail water needs and supplies wholesale water to multiple Bay Area counties, supporting municipal buildings and transit systems.
- It conducts large-scale infrastructure projects, such as pipeline construction, wastewater treatment modernization, and expanding the CleanPowerSF community-choice energy program.
- It combines traditional utility planning with innovative pilot programs like stormwater retention and creek restoration to minimize runoff.
- It uniquely integrates youth apprenticeships and workforce development across various trades, setting it apart from other utilities.
- Its history is a testament to civic foresight, evolving from municipal takeovers of private water monopolies into a modern, sustainable public service provider.
2,300 people
Team members
The team strives to work in harmony with environmental and community interests.
- recognized throughout the world as a leading utility delivering high‑quality services through efficient, state‑of‑the‑art technologies
- value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce ensuring vision becomes reality
100% Renewable Electricity
CleanPowerSF Achievement
Delivered to over 380,000 customers in 2023, two years ahead of the City’s 2025 target.
98% Emissions Reduction
GHG Reduction Progress
Achieved over nine years, cutting greenhouse gas emissions from electricity use by 98% from 1990 levels.
357M Gallons Recycled
Water Recycling Initiative
Treasure Island Water Resource Recovery Facility will recycle annually, reducing onsite water use by 98% and earning the Envision Platinum Award.
600+ Electric Parking Spaces
EV Charging Expansion
Electrified across 50+ projects through the EV Charge SF program.
- Heat-pump water heater rebate providing $50/month credit for two years
- Committed $80 million for Tuolumne River restoring 77 acres of salmon habitat and floodplain
- Capture 1 billion gallons of stormwater annually via green infrastructure by 2050
- Average water use per person is 42 gallons/day—about half the California average
- City-wide net-zero sector-based greenhouse gas target by 2040
- SFPUC Community Benefits policy integrates environmental justice and workforce/economic development opportunities for diverse communities
- Education of all staff on environmental justice and its integration into business decisions
- Active member of Government Alliance for Racial Equity and host of racial equity training
- Works with stakeholder boards/committees for diverse input and transparent accountability
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