Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator I

About The Role

Looking for a hands-on role where your wastewater treatment skills truly matter? Join CBRE as an Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator I supporting a large Global HQ Operations campus in Santa Rosa!

What You’ll Do

• Operate, monitor, and maintain industrial wastewater treatment, reclaimed water, and irrigation systems in compliance with permits, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and review samples and operational data; adjust treatment processes to maintain performance and permit compliance.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of treatment and irrigation system equipment, including cross-connection and backflow prevention controls.
• Respond to alarms, upset conditions, spills, and non-compliance events (including after hours as required), and support investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and documentation; coordinate with EHS to support wastewater discharge and reclaimed water irrigation permit compliance.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need

• A High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 3-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Ability to obtain OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Ability to qualify for and participate in a respiratory protection program for chemical handling operations.
• Industrial wastewater chemistry knowledge preferred.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE?

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, paid holidays and more!
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark
• Work/Life Balance: 40-45 hours a week

Applicants Must Be Currently Authorized to Work in the United States Without the Need for Visa Sponsorship Now or in the Future.

Candidate Accommodations:

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities.