Water/wastewater Operator

4 weeks ago

Antigonish, Canada Town of Antigonish Full time

**General Accountability**

The Town of Antigonish has an opening for a Water/Wastewater Operator
- One (1) Year at its Treatment Facilities, encompassing a Class 3 Water Treatment Plant, and a Class 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Town’s Treatment Facilities provide safe drinking water and sewage treatment to approximately 12,000 people within the Town of Antigonish and the surrounding area. This is a temporary, full-time position.

You will report directly to the Supervisor of Facilities who reports to the Director of Public Works. You will be responsible for your personal safety, and that of co-workers while ensuring compliance with Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. You will also be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to our environmental management systems.

**Responsibilities**
- Operate all equipment and computer control systems (SCADA) at both water and wastewater treatment facilities to maintain compliance and meet the needs of the Town systems.
- Respond to alarms as a part of the on-call rotation to provide 24-hour coverage of the facilities.
- Perform all preventative maintenance, equipment checks and adjustments on all water and wastewater facility equipment.
- Ensures all responsibilities are met as they pertain to the Nova Scotia Department of the Environmental Management System permits to operate and established standard operating procedures. When requested, assist with the ongoing development and improvements to standard operating procedures.
- Take samples and conduct routine tests for water and wastewater process control, regulatory sampling, and for the investigation of irregularities.
- Ship, receive, transport and mix chemicals and operate equipment used for unloading chemicals.
- Take daily readings and maintain logs of any irregularities in the process operations.
- Monitor various remote sites (Dam, water towers) and maintain equipment / record information from equipment located there.
- Maintain adequate records as required.
- Obtain and maintain NSE operator certification.
- Maintain a tidy sanitary appearance of the water and sewer treatment plants.
- Work safely, obeying all codes and regulations. Maintain safety certifications and take all safety courses as required.
- Report all unsafe acts and conditions.
- Conduct tours of water and wastewater treatment plant facilities.
- Perform any other related duties required for proper operation or compliance of water and wastewater treatment facilities.

**Skills, Capabilities and Experience**

Preference will be given to applicants with the following qualifications:

- Possess at a minimum a valid OIT (Operator in Training) certificate from NSE or equivalent.
- Holds current safety training certifications including but not limited to: Confined Space, Fall Arrest, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, First Aid, Rigging, Chlorine Emergency Response
- Demonstrated Municipal Work Experience in the Field of Practice/ Certification;
- Promote and maintain a strong team approach for a sound work ethic environment;
- Demonstrate solid organizational and communication skills;
- Be highly organized, have excellent interpersonal skills and be willing to take additional training

**Additional Information**
- Provide proof of driver license and driving abstract.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $29.43-$33.02 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- On call
- Overtime

Licence/Certification:

- Operator in Training certificate from NSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

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