Instrumentation/scada Support/operator

The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) believes in Our Communities, Our Environment and Our People. As a trusted partner to municipalities, First Nations communities, businesses, governments and institutions across Ontario, we provide our clients with total solutions in water and wastewater. We are dedicated to working closely with our clients to help them build healthy sustainable communities and organizations and provide safe and reliable drinking water to thousands of Ontarians each day. **Become an Instrumentation SCADA Support/Operator professional with OCWA today** **OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the **OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the **OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's **Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. **What can I expect to do in this role?**: In this role, you will use your technical skills in SCADA, PLC, Electrical, Instrumentation to provide maintenance and operational services at a Class 4 water treatment and Class 3 transmission system within the Huron and Elgin Region. The Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System (EAPWSS) is situated near a small lakeside community on the north shore of Lake Erie and within a 30-minute drive to the City of London. **How do I qualify?**: **Mandatory**: - Completion of Instrumentation and Control Technical program, recognized by the Ontario College of Trades and/or Certificate of Qualifications from the Province of Ontario and or an Industrial 442A Electrician or equivalent. - Must possess and maintain a valid Class G driver's license. - Must be available for overtime and ability to be on-call. - Dedicated to following all OCWA Health and Safety policies and other regulatory requirements. - Should a successful applicant be employed without water or wastewater certificates he/she will be required to write and pass OIT certification exams within 90 days from their start date. **Knowledge**: - Extensive experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, modification of electrical, electronic and instrumentation equipment. - Extensive experience with calibration and validation of water quality analytical equipment, pressure, temperature and flow transmitters. - Extensive experience with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) software with applied process control automation experience and Building Automation Systems (BAS). - Excellent knowledge in troubleshooting system operation both through PLC, physical wiring and equipment functions. - Good knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related to water and/or wastewater operations and maintenance; health and safety procedures/WHMIS. - Experience and knowledge of high and medium voltage (5kv and 600V). - Good knowledge of water and wastewater treatment facilities. - Provide support to the management team in providing system(s) upgrade recommendations and support for major maintenance and capital projects. - Excellent knowledge in troubleshooting system operation both through PLC, physical wiring and equipment functions. **Skills and Ability include**: - Ability to use and understand operating and maintenance manuals, drawings, process control narratives and other technical documents. - Knowledge and use of a CMMS (Maximo) system. - Strong knowledge and attributes for detailed documentation and record keeping. - Good oral and written communication skills. - Good document management skills. - Ability to perform manual labour. - Ability to work as a team and to take the initiative when required. - Sound computer skills. **What's in it for you?**: - Flexible learning and development opportunities. - Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario. - You will be eligible for additional pay for certification, should you be successful in completing and maintaining facility water/wastewater operator's licenses. - Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 25 years. - Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology. - A defined benefit pension plan; Comprehensive Health Plan; Life and Disability Insurance. - Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents. **Additional Information**: **Address**: