Water/wastewater Treatment Operator

Envirosearch Operations was created in 2001 to specialize in providing water and wastewater operations services to non-municipal owners of water and wastewater treatment facilities in the Province of Ontario. At our heart, we believe in teamwork between Owners, Regulators, and our team to support the protection of both the public and the environment. We are a 24/7 company with emergency response and continuous operations responsibilities. Others in our industry include Municipalities, Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) and Veolia. Envirosearch Operations Inc. specializes in providing professional and operational services to industrial, commercial, institutional, and private sector owners.

**Why Work for Us**:

- Build your career and meet your professional objectives
- Experience challenging work opportunities and variety in your day
- Mentor and be mentored to build skills through the team
- Independently manage your day-to-day schedule
- Be supported by a culture of teamwork and collaboration
- Participate in our training and support programs
- Enjoy our competitive compensation and benefit package

The **Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator** is responsible for maintaining the water/wastewater treatment plants, collection, and distribution plumbing. This helps ensure the availability of a clean community water supply and discharge of effluent that meets applicable legislative requirements.

**Location**:
This position will travel throughout the Guelph - Kitchener - Waterloo - Cambridge areas.

**Roles and responsibilities will include**:

- Monitoring treatment processes, including screening, aeration, clarification, disinfection, and lagoon systems
- Sampling water and wastewater as well as performing onsite process analysis
- Performing common dosing calculations, setting dosing rates, and monitoring to ensure the desired dosing rate is achieved
- Inspecting, servicing, and repairing components of the treatment plants, including but not limited to intakes, conveyance equipment, chemical treatment equipment, and control systems
- Assisting in the execution of the Envirosearch preventative maintenance program
- Supervising subcontractors to support site operations
- Completing log and work order reports using electronic communications
- Recommending the purchase of goods and equipment
- Communicating changes in site conditions
- Demonstrating advanced understanding of safety, including consistent identification of hazards, implementing risk abatement strategies and, where necessary, selection of personal protective equipment
- Responding to emergency calls and be available during duty periods
- Contributing towards achieving desired Quality Control & Quality Assurance goals
- Performing other duties as required

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- MECP Water and Sewage licenses (issued by OWWCO). Minimum level of Operator-In-Training (OIT) certificates for water and wastewater treatment required
- Experience in a related field is an asset
- Mechanically inclined and comfortable with motors, electrical and/or plumbing is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to mentor others to develop skills in the team
- Must be able to work independently with mínimal supervision once trained
- Valid G driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle
- Must have the ability to safely manage 25kg chemical pails and bags
- Demonstrated ability to describe observations by telephone, supplemented with photos
- Ability to work efficiently with extremely high accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to efficiently multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High level of skill with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and mobile apps
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with active listening
- Confidence in asking questions and clarification on tasks assigned
- A desire to learn and take initiative to always improve
- First Aid Certificate is considered an asset

We appreciate all who express interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Envirosearch Operations will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.