Water Operator

**Aquatech **Canadian Water Services is a privately held Canadian corporation established in 2004, specialising in management, operations, and maintenance services for both Water and Wastewater facilities. Aquatech Canadian Water Services is one of the largest private Canadian operators of Water and Wastewater treatment plants.

**Competitive conditions**

We are presently recruiting operators with minimum.
- Level 2 or higher wastewater treatment and level I or higher collection system **AND/OR** Level 3 or higher water treatment and level 2 or higher distribution system
- These positions will be in Sparwood, B.C location. At the mining site of (EVR)
- Fly-in fly-out 14 d on / 14 d off **OR** Fly-in fly-out 7 d on 7 d off, 10 hrs a day
- Perdiem
- Accommodations provided in Fernie or Sparwood (hotel or apartment room)
- Cellphone provided
- Laptop provided
- Truck provided
- Paid travel (flight, gas, etc.)

For these specific positions the team members will operate, repair and execute the maintenance on Water Treatment, Water distribution, Wastewater Treatment and Collection systems. These sites will include a new Water Plant (membranes), a new WWTP (MMR), one (1) lift station and an industrial drainage system.

Duties, responsibilities and personal qualities, but are not limited to the following:

- **Be motivated, flexible and a team player**
- Maintain compliance and demonstrate commitment to safety in the workplace
- Proficient in Microsoft office
- Collecting and analysis of samples
- Process Interpretation and adjustment according to the lab results
- Be able to complete regular maintenance
- Calibrate lab equipment and on-line instrumentation
- Trouble shooting process alarms and respond
- Assist Supervisor to compile all the required reports and documents for ECOP and Clients
- Respond and communicate efficiently to client inquiries and maintain good relations with public, office staff, co-workers, and contractors
- Have effective organization skills
- Able to complete required on-call rotation
- Promote a positive image of Aquatech

**Hours of Work**

The operator position is 14 days on, 14 days off (or 7 days on, 7 days off), **10 hours a day.** The plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Training certificates in H2S, First Aid, Confined Space, and TDG
- Specific training will be provided on-site

**Compensation**

AQUATECH has competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, plus many other incentives that are offered to our full-time employees:

- Competitive conditions
- RRSP Matching plan
- Life & Health Insurance: medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Virtual medicine & mental health support platform
- Paid time off
- Paid training and career development
- Annual safety boot allowance

**How to Apply**

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, but Aquatech Canadian Water Services will contact only those to be interviewed.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $43.00-$60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 70 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay
- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Housing allowance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-11-11