Job Description

Duties

Water plant operators:

Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment in water filtration and treatment plants to regulate the treatment and distribution of water

Read flow meters, gauges and other recording instruments to measure water output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels

Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctions and to make sure plant systems are operating normally

Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content

Analyze test results and instrument readings and make adjustments to plant equipment and systems as needed

Provide verbal or written instructions for process control changes to waterworks system to ensure water produced meets standardized quality requirements

Do security checks in plant and on grounds

Respond to customer complaints on water quality problems

Complete and maintain plant logs and reports

May perform minor maintenance or help skilled tradespersons with installation and repair of plant machinery

May measure, mix and transport chemicals to maintain feed stocks

Liquid waste plant operators:

Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment in wastewater treatment, sewage treatment and liquid waste plants to regulate the flow of sewage through settling, aeration and digestion tanks, and to treat and dispose of sewage and wastes

Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment; monitor and read gauges, meters and other recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and make sure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits

Test and adjust chemical feed rates to ensure that disinfection processes meet quality standards

Collect waste and sewage samples, test and analyze results and make adjustments to plant equipment and systems as needed

Do security checks in plant and on grounds

Complete and maintain plant logs and reports

Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment to ensure that the facility operates in accordance with required standards

May assist skilled tradespersons with installation and repair of plant machinery

Education, Training and Skills

Completion of secondary school is required College or industry training courses in chemistry, pollution control or related subjects are required Certification in water treatment and distribution (Levels I, II, III or IV depending on the certification level of the plant) is required for water treatment plant operators Certification in wastewater collection and wastewater treatment (Level I, II, III or IV depending certification level of the plant) is required for wastewater treatment plant operators Solid waste, landfill or compost facility operator certification may be required for operators in waste treatment plants Certification in workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS), transportation of dangerous goods (TDG), and courses in safety practices may be required On-the-job training is provided Previous experience as a worker in the water treatment or wastewater field may be required
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Flexible schedule On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: In person