Operator - Water Treatment Plant - Temporary

3 weeks ago

Thunder Bay, Canada City of Thunder Bay Full time

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The **City of Thunder Bay** provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay - a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

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**Job Description**:
***:Under the general supervision of the Operations Supervisor, and the direction of the Lead Operator, operates, regulates, monitors, and adjusts various pumps, machines and equipment controls to assure efficient operation of the water treatment plants reservoirs and pumping stations.

**MAJOR TASKS**:

- Performs routine inspections and basic alarm checks of plants and equipment, buildings and site as outlined by the Plant Inspection Schedule and reports deficiencies.
- Reads, monitors, and records charts and meter readings, prepares process calculations, and assists with input of process statistics in plant computer.
- Operates pumps, compressors, etc., adjusts chlorinator, chemical feed pumps, valves and other operational equipment, to ensure that correct dosages and proper plant operations are maintained.
- Performs assigned duties such as janitorial cleaning, chemical mixing, filter washing, minor maintenance of equipment, and switches chlorine cylinders.
- Collects process samples and performs analytical tests for all operational parameters.
- Ensures the security of the plant and property by locking all doors, windows, and gates, as required by established directives.
- Starts, switches, and operates stand-by power equipment.
- Reports and documents in the plant log, all unusual operating conditions and equipment in need of servicing.
- Performs and assists with confined space entries, and uses self-contained breathing apparatus, as required.
- Assists the Maintenance staff as required.
- Performs minor standardization and calibration on instruments.
- Receives and assists in the unloading of plant chemicals.
- Actively participates in a team work environment.
- Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education/Experience**:

- Must possess 2 years post-secondary education or 90 continuing education credits in a field deemed appropriate by the Ministry of the Environment.
- Must possess a valid passing grade on the Water Treatment and Water Distribution Operator in Training exam

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Must possess and be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance as well as basic mathematics and chemistry
- Must possess computer skills
- Must be capable of issuing and accurately comprehending written/oral information and instructions
- Must be tactful and courteous with the public
- Must be reliable and capable of performing routine work with a minimum of supervision
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent
- Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
- Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, as amended

**Assets**:

- Currently possess or be eligible to attain a valid Class III Drinking Water Operator Certificate in Water Treatment Subsystems
- Currently possess or be eligible to attain a valid Class IV Drinking Water Operator Certificate in Water Distribution Subsystems.

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**:

- Must complete mandatory entry level drinking water operator course for operators in training
- Within 2 years of hire, must attain and maintain a Class I Drinking Water Operator Certificate in Water Distribution Subsystems and Water Treatment Subsystems
- Within 4 years of hire, must attain and maintain a Class II Drinking Water Operator Certificate in Water Distribution Subsystems and Water Treatment Subsystems
- Must be physically capable to perform the duties of the job and be willing to work weekends and shifts as required.
- Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Must attain a First Aid Certificate
- Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
- May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified)
- Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

**General Information**:
**ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE**: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offence

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