Lease Operator

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Schedule: Full-Time

We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Lease Operator to join our team in Santa Barbara, CA. This position is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining water treatment and process systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in water treatment, oil & gas, production operations, or industrial facilities and possess strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety.

• Operate and monitor water treatment and process systems.
• Perform routine site walkarounds and equipment inspections.
• Open, close, and adjust valves to maintain proper system flow and performance.
• Monitor pressures and understand pressure relief and release procedures.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, diagrams, and operating procedures.
• Track and document operational data, readings, and system performance.
• Identify operational issues and communicate concerns to supervisors.
• Assist with system startups, shutdowns, and normal operating activities.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Barbara,CA.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.