Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator Level 1, 2 and 3

1 week ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Terra Water Systems Inc. Full time

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

Pay: $25.13-$38.71 per hour

**Benefits**:

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

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**:

- Thunder Bay, ON (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (required)

Work Location: On the road

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