Job Description

Function/Purpose:

Water Treatment Plant Operators are responsible for the emergency and day to day operation and control of the City's Level IV Water Treatment Plant and Level IV Distribution System. Key accountabilities are to perform work functions that ensure compliance to established policies and procedures, OH&S, and the AEP Approval to Operate. The Water Treatment Plant operators provide for the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and treatment processes, and for the reliable production and supply of high-quality water for all residential, commercial, industrial and regional customers.

Job Requirements:

Education and Certification

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Unrestricted Water Treatment Level 2 Alberta Environment Operator's Certification or Equivalent
• Education or training in a one (1) year water/ wastewater related technical program is preferred
• Power Engineering 4th Class will be considered as an asset

Current Requirements

• Must successfully pass all safety certificate courses currently required and others to be defined by the Province or by the City
• To Maintain Certification, they are required to achieve 3.6 CEUs each 3 years
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License
• Work Experience
• Minimum 4 years in operating processes of municipal infrastructure in a Level III or IV Provincially Certified Water Treatment Operation or Equivalent

Required Skills

• Ability to work unsupervised and co-operate with colleagues as a team, to understand and follow instructions and to provide guidance and instructions to junior operators or Waterworks Labourer's.
• Well-developed verbal, computer and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer aptitude including demonstrated proficiency with City based computer programs, databases, spreadsheets and word-processing software.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to accurately use a wide range of testing equipment.
• Current knowledge on regulations, procedural updates and water quality issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and co-operate with colleagues as a team, to understand and follow instructions. Be able to read and understand blueprints, drawings, schematics and maps.
• Understand and apply applicable Alberta Environment Approval to Operate.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, property and business owners/officers, and their representatives.
• Must be physically fit in order to climb, open and close valves, lift, bend and twist in awkward positions, moderate physical exertion regularly in awkward positions.
• Ability to work inside and outside in all types of weather and in conditions which may be noisy, dirty, wet, cold, hot and disagreeable.
• Demonstrated safety skills in the use of specialized equipment including respirators and air quality monitors. Work may require use of harnesses and hoisting equipment.
• This position has a wide range of functional responsibilities and skill requirements, from operating pumps to dealing with dangerous chemicals and is required to be proficient with a variety of tools and equipment.

Specific Demands of the Job:

• This position requires the ability to take part in on-call rotation, work extended shifts, respond to after hour emergencies and is required to do shift work in accordance with Collective Agreement
• This position is responsible for being aware of and complying with all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for day-to-day operations and to immediately report non-compliance situations
• Ability to troubleshoot diverse problems and exercise critical thinking in the execution of their duties where precedent or policy do not always apply
• This position may have a significant impact on public health and safety. Operators are accountable to provide a continuous supply of potable water to all customers and could have personal liability exposure in the event of the loss or contamination of the public water supply
• Errors could significantly disrupt service levels and programs, requiring significant expenditures to correct, resulting in a loss of customer confidence and damage the public image of the City
• Incumbents in this role are mandated by legislation to attain and maintain required certifications and may be subject to external audits, spot inspections and other reviews to ensure compliance with these requirements Ability to weigh alternatives and devise new techniques
• Good knowledge of a municipal government operating environment including the City's Approval to Operate
• Hepatitis A and B inoculation is recommended prior to employment.
• This position requires handling of hazardous chemicals daily. Other hazards are not limited to but include electrocution, drowning, working with rotating equipment and in confined spaces. The use of SCBA is required when working in potentially deadly atmospheres.

Affiliation: Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Hours of Work: 80 hours biweekly; Shift Work - 12 hour rotating shifts including weekends.

*Please Note: More than one position may be filled from this posting.

The City of Red Deer's COVID-19 Immunization Policy is currently suspended and may be re-implemented if the hazard level and situation warrants it. For more information, please refer to The City's COVID-19 Immunization Policy 2224-CA