Utility Operator

4 days ago

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada City of Whitehorse Full time

Job Summary:

The City of Whitehorse is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Utility Operator to join our team in the Water Treatment and Wastewater Management department. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient treatment of water and wastewater services to our community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate, monitor, inspect and maintain all water and sewage treatment, collection, and distribution systems and facilities.
  • Manage operational and control methodology to ensure system-wide integrity. Assist with the programming, testing and maintenance of the alarm and monitoring systems including SCADA system controls and related alarm systems.
  • Identify and take corrective actions for moderate to advanced treatment plant operations to ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and internal procedures and processes.
  • Operate, calibrate, maintain and repair all water and sewage systems including pumping, circulation and pressure regulating stations, groundwater wells, water reservoirs, sewage treatment facilities, sanitary and storm sewer lift stations.
  • Conduct chemical, physical and bacteriological sampling of potable water, record results and implement adjustments as required. Operate, test and calibrate analyzers and chemical dosage control and measuring equipment.
  • 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, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.
  • Other related duties.

This description contains elements necessary for identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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. Provides on-call coverage as assigned.

Estimated Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year

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 are considered is an asset.
  • Lab experience with chemicals and sampling, testing and interpretation is preferred.
  • Proven ability to concentrate, pay attention to detail, organize, priority set 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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