Water Treatment Operator

3 weeks ago

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada City of Whitehorse Full time
Job Summary:

This position is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting water and wastewater treatment systems, as well as conducting sampling and testing to ensure the quality and safety of the water and wastewater facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Operate, monitor, and maintain water and sewage treatment, collection, and distribution systems and facilities.
  • Manage operational and control methodology to ensure system-wide integrity and assist with the programming, testing, and maintenance of alarm and monitoring systems.
  • Identify and take corrective actions for moderate to advanced treatment plant operations to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal procedures.
  • Operate, calibrate, maintain, and repair water and sewage systems, including pumping, circulation, and pressure regulating stations, groundwater wells, water reservoirs, sewage treatment facilities, and sanitary and storm sewer lift stations.
  • Conduct chemical, physical, and bacteriological sampling of potable water, record results, and implement adjustments as required.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, maintenance, and asset management systems.
  • Take daily readings, log irregularities, compile statistics, and prepare and maintain accurate records.
  • Maintain an inventory of supplies, order and purchase replacements in a timely fashion, in accordance with City procurement processes.
  • Maintain a tidy sanitary appearance of the water and wastewater treatment plants.
  • Act as Utility Stations Operator 3 and Supervisor Utility Systems, as assigned.
  • Follow established safety procedures and standards.
Working Conditions:

Continuous exposure to disagreeable conditions such as dust/dirt, fumes/odours, inclement weather, temperature extremes, bodily wastes/fluids, human waste, fats, oils, rancid food grease, raw sewage, hazardous chemicals, and work in confined spaces. Works four 10-hour days per week and provides on-call coverage as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
  • 3 years' operating experience at a Class 1 or higher facility in each of the three different fields: Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution, and Wastewater Collection or Level II certification in each field.
  • 6 months supervisory experience and 1 year on-the-job training (4 months in each field).
  • Water Quality and Sampling for Water & Wastewater (14 hrs.), WHMIS & TDG Certificate (14 hrs.), Standard First Aid, Level C CPR (14 hrs.), Confined Space Entrant/Attendant (14 hrs.), Fall Arrest Course (7 hrs.), Chlorine Handling Certificate (35 hrs.), Hazard Assessment and Control Course (7 hrs.), Plant High Voltage Safety (14 hrs.), Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (7 hrs.), Pumps, Theory, Operation & Maintenance (35 hrs.) = Total 161 hours.
  • Knowledge of SCADA systems and process controls, operating and repairing systems including valves, pumps, and systems is considered an asset.
  • Lab experience with chemicals and sampling, testing, and interpretation is preferred.
  • Proven ability to concentrate, pay attention to detail, organize, prioritize, and be a team player.
  • Ability to work with little supervision and function in a multidiscipline environment.
  • Class 5 Driver's License.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

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