Water-wastewater Operators, Oit to Class Iv

**Water-Wastewater Operators, OIT to Class IV**

**Entry-level, Intermediate and Senior Positions Available**

Sco-Terra Operations Group Inc., Essex County, Chatham-Kent, West Elgin, Middlesex

Positions: Full-Time and Part-Time

Locations: Essex County, Chatham-Kent, West Elgin-Middlesex

**Overview**:
Sco-Terra Operations Group Inc. (“Sco-Terra”) is a private sector firm engaged in Design-Build-Operate of municipal and private sector drinking-water and wastewater infrastructure, including contracted operations, maintenance and management of water treatment and distribution systems and wastewater collection and treatment facilities. Sco-Terra is seeking Entry-Level, Intermediate and Senior Water-Wastewater Operators residing in Essex County, Chatham-Kent, West Elgin and West Middlesex to operate and maintain wastewater collection and treatment facilities and water treatment and distribution systems at exceptional service levels.
- Operate and maintain municipal and private wastewater systems in accordance with MECP Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA) issued under OWRA s.53, Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations and contractual obligations.
- Operate and maintain municipal and private water treatment and distribution systems in accordance with Ontario Regulation 170/03 made under the SDWA.
- Monitor supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and remote monitoring systems for water-wastewater facility process equipment and instrumentation.
- Collect samples and perform in-house lab testing for applicable water and wastewater parameters, including proficient use, handling and maintenance of field instrumentation and lab equipment.
- Complete mathematical calculations necessary to determine flow rates, chemical dosage rates and process performance.
- Analyze, problem-solve, plan and schedule operational activities required to effectively monitor, operate, maintain and manage wastewater facilities, their physical, biological and chemical treatment processes, related equipment and instrumentation.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance, collect samples, interpret analytical results and make process control adjustments to resolve operational issues.
- Maintain and repair plant process equipment and instrumentation.
- Perform manual labour and a full range of front-line operational tasks.
- Diligently maintain accurate facility logs and regulatory reporting.
- Update operational data summaries including flow and lab data entry and other operational parameters to effectively operate and maintain water-wastewater facilities and systems.
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual performance reports in accordance with quality management systems and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in preparing and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for water and wastewater unit processes and successful equipment operation and maintenance.
- Proven track-record of regulatory compliance.
- Ability to work both independently and in a project team environment.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, operational logs, record keeping and reporting practices.
- A valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence.
- Availability to perform standby duties and respond to emergency situations outside of regularly scheduled hours.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in environmental management, environmental engineering, engineering technology or a related field acquired through a college diploma program or equivalent education and experience.
- OIT to Class IV Wastewater Collection and Treatment Certification (O. Reg. 129/04).
- OIT to Class IV Water Treatment and Distribution Certification (O. Reg. 128/04).
- Operator-in-Charge (OIC) and Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) experience.
- Proven track-record of regulatory compliance.
- Team player with integrity, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, operational logs, record keeping and reporting practices.
- A valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence.
- Availability to perform standby duties and respond to emergency situations outside of regularly scheduled hours.

**Opportunities**:

- Flexible learning, personal development, continuing education and certification advancement opportunities.
- Interaction with and technical support from Sco-Terra’s Engineering, Construction and Operations Teams.
- Career advancement within an organization committed to client service, employee development, critical thinking, innovation and service delivery optimization.
- Exceptional remuneration and benefits.

**How to Apply**:
Please submit your resume though indeed.

Resumes should provide an accurate and concise description of education and experience, clearly identifying how Sco-Terra’s requirements for the positions of entry-level, intermediate and Senior Water-Wastewater Operators are met or exceeded.

Sco-Terra Operations Group Inc. is an equal opp