Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator Level 1, 2 and 3

This position is responsible for field operation of water and wastewater treatment equipment for Terra Water Systems Inc. The Operator will be deployed to a remote work site to maintain, inspect and operate Terra supplied equipment, while staying in close contact with the client and the operations staff. The position would require 2 weeks in camp and 2 weeks off schedule.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Working with on-site Terra contracted labor to assist in equipment installation or removal.
- Troubleshoot and carry out equipment maintenance requirements on a periodic basis.
- Work with Terra operations staff on site and identify/contribute to Terra’s Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Improve skill set and knowledge by taking industry and Terra-sponsored training programs.
- Focus on safety practices and policies while undertaking day-to-day tasks associated with the job or work site tasks.
- Building ancillary equipment as needed (pipe, hoses, lift stations, cords); and various other duties as required.
- Experience in MBR wastewater treatment systems is considered an asset.
- Repair PVC, ABS, and metal plumbing.
- Handling water and wastewater treatment chemicals.
- Interpret lab results to identify inefficiencies in the operation and correct as necessary.
- Inspecting ancillary equipment (lift stations, hoses, heat trace, etc.) at least once every 12 hours.

**Accountability and decision-making skills**:

- Issue PO's to field contractors as required for on-site services. PO’s to be approved by the Terra office.
- Demonstrated experience in responsible financial, budgetary and cost decision-making.

**Education and experience**:

- **Level 1**: 1-2 years in the remote work camp equipment operations or maintenance. Approved Level 1 Wastewater treatment operator certification and Level 1 or higher Water Treatment Operator Certification
- **Level 2**:2-5 years in the remote work camp equipment operations or maintenance. Approved Level 2 Wastewater treatment operator certification and Level 2 or higher Water Treatment Operator Certification
- **Level 3**: 3-5 years in the remote work camp equipment operations or maintenance. Approved Level 3 Wastewater treatment operator Certification and Level 3 Water Treatment Operator Certification

**Other skills and competencies**:

- Valid Driver’s License and Safety Tickets. Current 3-year driver’s abstract is required.
- Must be reliable and punctual.
- Good communications skills, both written and verbal.
- Organized and the ability to multi-task.
- Ability to meet job requirements with little daily supervision.
- Ability to organize and maintain accurate equipment files.
- Interest in keeping current with government regulations and industry requirements.
- Excellent attitude toward workplace safety.
- Computer knowledge, skills in Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Good Mechanical Aptitude.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Have you worked for Terra Water Systems before?
- What level of Wastewater treatment operator certification do you have? Answer with 1, 2 or 3.
- What level of Water Treatment Operator Certification do you have? Answer with 1, 2 or 3.

**Experience**:

- remote work camp equipment operations or maintenance: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Drivers License (required)

**Location**:

- Saskatoon, SK (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (required)

Work Location: On the road