Wastewater Treatment Operations Technologist

20 hours ago

Ottawa, ON, Canada City of Ottawa Full-time €70,000 - €90,000 Contract
Operate and control wastewater treatment systems while applying environmental technology, technical reporting, and safety awareness. This role supports the City’s 24-hour sewage treatment operations. As a Process Technologist, you will help operate assigned areas of a multi-component sewage treatment facility efficiently and economically. Responsibilities may involve the plant-liquid train, plant solid train, or wastewater collection system. The position requires attention to regulations, alarms, emergencies, records, and operational data.

Key Responsibilities
- Control overall processes during continuous facility operations
- Maintain compliance with applicable wastewater laws and standards
- Respond to on-site equipment and process alarm conditions
- Resolve technical, administrative, and personnel-related problems
- Maintain required operational records and data

Requirements:
- Engineering Technology diploma with environmental emphasis preferred
- Minimum five years’ process control and operation experience
- Knowledge of wastewater sampling and basic testing techniques
- Understanding of applicable health and safety legislation
- Ability to comply with respiratory protection requirements Bring wastewater operations, environmental technology, problem-solving, and compliance knowledge to assigned City treatment systems and facilities.