Lead Hand Operator

Highlights of the job

EPCOR is hiring 1 (one) Full Time, Permanent Lead Hand Operator for our Canmore, Alberta location.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the Level III Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Level II Water Treatment Plant, and the Level III Distribution and Collection systems. As well, you are to perform all duties in compliance with the ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management System that has been implemented at the Canmore site.

**About Canmore**

What you’d be responsible for

Reporting to the Site Manager, as a Lead Hand Operator your key accountabilities are, but not limited to:

- Working with the Lead Hand in directing operations staff in meeting all requirements for the Approvals to Operate that relate to the Canmore facility, including quality control on records and preparing reports as related to the approval and operation guidelines.
- Ensuring working procedures are performed in compliance with ISO 14001 standards.
- Holding operations staff accountable to their roles and responsibilities and leading by example.
- Updating procedures and creating / implement training exercises for operators.
- Ensuring all data is collected for monthly, regulatory, and operational reporting as required.
- Stepping in to complete field rounds, plant rounds or lab duties when required.
- Overseeing laboratory sampling and providing guidance to operators when adjusting process controls such as chemical feeds, retention times, and hydraulic loading as required for plant operations.
- Interfacing with EPCOR maintenance staff, contractors, suppliers, scientists and process engineers to optimize all processes in the wastewater treatment plant.
- Responding to enquiries from the client and from the public with tact and professionalism.
- Proactively anticipating and resolving potential process issues through the download and analysis of information from our SCADA system and lab data. Must be comfortable with Microsoft Excel formulas and basic math concepts.
- Ensure all work on site is being performed in compliance with the EPCOR Health, Safety and Environment policies.

What’s required to be successful
- Grade 12 diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education).
- Minimum Level 3 certification in Wastewater Treatment
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and an affinity to learn other software systems.
- Possession of a valid Alberta Class 5 Motor Vehicle Operator's License with 6 or fewer demerits. Ability to qualify for and maintain a valid EPCOR driver's permit.
- A 5 year Commercial Drivers Abstract will be required at the time of hire.
- A Class 3 license with Q endorsement will be considered an asset.
- Proven highly developed analytical and decision making skills.
- Ability to demonstrate (or articulate) their strong results orientation as well as being regarded highly for their commitment to quality service and excellence.
- Proven experience leading and motivating an operating team.
- Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing.

Along with the qualifications (skills and behaviours) listed above you have well-developed and effective communication (verbal and written) skills, keen attention to detail, and a high degree of accuracy in everything you do.

You demonstrate a solid commitment to safety and consistently take an active role in assigned tasks seeing them through to completion, combined with the ability to work well either in a team environment or with mínimal supervision.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: OSH

Hours of work: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, 0730-1630 with one hour for lunch.
- Overtime and weekend work are required.
- Must also participate in the on-call rotation system (30-minute response time required - temporary accommodation provided in Canmore for individuals residing outside of the Bow Valley)
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Please note the following information:

- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
- If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
- A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.