Process/scada Operator

2 weeks ago


Waterloo, Canada Region of Waterloo Full time

To be certified operator and operator-in-charge for the Region of Waterloo in accordance with all Regulation requirements as defined in O Reg 128/04. To operate, monitor, and control the Region's water treatment and distribution systems, including all water treatment plants, wells, pumping stations, reservoirs, and transmission and distribution mains, by use of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system; to operate, inspect, sample, analyze, test, investigate, service and respond to emergency and adverse conditions for the Region's water supply system, water distribution and associated UV, ozone, chlorine, chemical and control equipment; and to perform process control functions at all Regional water supply and distribution systems.

Duties/Responsibilities
- Operates, monitors, verifies, and controls the Region-wide water supply, treatment and distribution system using a computerized SCADA system. Operates and responds to alarms/adverse conditions, monitors and verifies set points, system trends and process control issues which indicate changes or problems in the system, by verifying and notifying, as necessary, appropriate Water Services operations staff, the Ministry of the Environment and/or the Medical Officer of Health in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Performs daily inspections, sampling, operations, service, and lab tests, using portable testing equipment, to ensure an adequate and safe water supply. Operates treatment system and distribution supply by turning pumps and equipment on/off, opening/closing valves, and/or adjusting chemical dosages at water treatment plants, wells, pumping stations, and reservoirs, as required.
- Reviews, checks records, and updates various plant logs and other records to remain informed of plant conditions and to assess process and equipment operation on a regular basis. In the case of malfunctions, takes necessary action, which may include minor repairs, dispatching appropriate Water Operations and Maintenance staff to correct problems, and/or relaying information to appropriate Regional divisions, cities or townships, in accordance with established procedures.
- Monitors water treatment plants, wells, pumping stations, reservoirs, transmission and distribution mains performance by recording chemical dosage, flow, pH, temperature, pressure, levels, lab test results, equipment operating time and other process variables. Operates clarifiers, plate settlers, pressure filters, ultra filtration and gravity filters and associated equipment, monitoring flow, loss of head, turbidity, filter run, wash water used, number of filters backwashed. Ensures that all filter backwashing takes place at appropriate times. Reports adverse water results to MOE and Public Health (PH), as per the SDWA.
- Operates ultraviolet, ozone, chlorine gas, liquid oxygen, ammonia sulphate, and sodium hypochlorite systems for treating water, disinfection of water, and secondary disinfection. Follows standard operating procedures, best management practices, SDWA, and all associated regulations which are based on size of treatment system.
- Collects daily, weekly and monthly water samples, as required by the SDWA and related regulations. Transports and handles samples as per regulation standards. Calculates disinfection criteria and CT (concentration multiplied by time) for Mannheim WTP and all Regional water treatment facilities to ensure adherence to MOE primary disinfection requirements. Responds to adverse conditions, including taking corrective action, notifying appropriate water services supervisor.
- Maintains a daily log of important system events, reporting to Supervisor, Process/SCADA & Water Quality any breakdowns, equipment requiring service, or other unusual operational conditions encountered on the shift such as main breaks, system pressure problems and dirty water complaints in accordance with O Reg 128/04. Uses a computerized filing system to retrieve water system historical data as required. Maintains site logs and work orders on operating, maintenance failures and servicing. Completes written work order forms and inventory control cards. Produces written test results and activity reports. Maintains up-to-date documentation of maintenance activities and records, manuals, and work records for the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Operates the residual waste management plant. Obtains samples where necessary, and adjusts chemical feed rates.
- Operates, monitors, inspects, and samples the Wellesley and North Dumfries water distribution systems.
- Provides recommendations into operating, maintenance and safety procedures, equipment testing, inspections, frequency and setpoint/control points.
- Responds to customer complaints and emergency situations by providing appropriate responses to inquiries from, and communications between, fire, police, public, and Municipal operations; documents all responses. Follows emergency procedures for flo



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