Water / Wastewater Treatment Operator

5 months ago


Hamilton, Canada City of Hamilton Full time

**About the City of Hamilton**

**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 21362

Water / Wastewater Treatment Operator
Public Works
Hamilton Water
700 Woodward Avenue

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 2 Full-Time Regular

UNION/NON-UNION: HOWEA Water Treatment Plant

HOURS Of WORK: 40.00 per week
- GRADE: 9
- SALARY/HOUR: $32.100 - $38.880 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Full-Time Regular

Job Description ID #: 7545

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Under general supervision performs all operational duties for the water and wastewater treatment facilities and outstations. Assisting maintenance staff as required. This will involve exposure to varying climatic conditions, potential exposure to treatment chemicals, sludge, water and wastewater, work at computer terminals, heights and confined spaces.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Upon fulfilling licensing requirements, assumes the duties and responsibilities of an Operator in Charge (OIC) as defined by O. Reg 128 and 129/04.

Accountable for the efficient operation, in compliance with applicable regulations, of all processes within an assigned work area in a Water and/or Wastewater Treatment system as well as for personal performance and promoting optimal team performance.

Operates and monitors the performance of plant process equipment and related appurtenances, including but not limited to valves, gates, pumps, compressors, engines, electric motors/generators, boilers, HVAC systems, chemical dosing equipment, etc.

Assists with the adjustment, inspection and evaluation of process performance and equipment to optimize efficiency and effectiveness of the treatment systems in accordance with established procedures and regulations.

Adjusts, inspects and evaluates processes and equipment that control the operation and effectiveness of a water and wastewater treatment facility to optimize performance, maintain regulatory compliance, and minimize local and/or plant wide adverse impacts while taking into consideration cost, equipment capabilities, environmental impacts and OH&S.

Makes process adjustments, operational decisions and addresses/responds to alarm conditions and emergency situations to ensure efficient, compliant and safe operation within established performance, regulatory and quality limits.

Utilizes various tools to perform operational duties including but not limited to SCADA systems, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Infor EAM to maintain, manage and validate the operational data.

Provides work direction and training to other staff.

Maintains records and documentation of all process and/or work area activities using either manual or computerized systems including but not limited to plant logbooks, computerized databases, work order documentation, etc.

Identifies changes in operational conditions and interprets information to implement corrective actions and/or trouble shoot process issues.

Collects daily, weekly and monthly water samples, as required by the SDWA and related regulations. Transports and handles samples as per regulation standards. Carries out various test procedures and processes calculations required to monitor process conditions, as appropriate.

Assists with the maintenance of logs and records pertaining to treatment system performance and outstation conditions in accordance with established procedures and regulations.

Ensures cleanliness and safety of facilities by maintaining the work area clean and organized.

Advise the need for water/waste water treatment chemicals and other supplies as needed. Receive and ensure safe unloading of bulk chemicals such as, Ferric Sulphate, Sodium Bisulphite, Sodium hypochlorite, Polyaluminum chloride, Aqua ammonia sodium etc.

Participates in the commissioning and optimization of water/waste water treatment plants and stations.

Undertakes all assigned duties in a safe and professional manner, complying with the City of Hamilton Safety Policies, and in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, WHIMS and all other applicable legislation. Ensures safe work practices are followed and may be required to utilize self-contained breathing apparatus/respirator, perform confined space entry, perform equipment lockout/tagging, etc.

Performs preventative maintenance diagnostics, and routine preventative maintenance duties such as monitoring equipm



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