Water Treatment Operator

Sudbury, ON, CAN
ID: 1082886
**Job Description**:
Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?
Who We Are
We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.
Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.
From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change - our work truly matters.
Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Sr Water Treatment Operator to join our Water Treatment Plant team in Sudbury, ON.
This is a permanent position, covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers.
The Water Treatment Operator’s role is critical to the operation of Vale’s water and wastewater treatment facilities and remote pumping and control system. We require a Water Treatment Plant Operator with experience operating and maintaining a Drinking Water Plant and Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plants.
**Additionally, in this position you will**:
Follow Safety Plan developed for department.
Responsible for care and efficient operation of Vale WTP’s through performance of a variety of skilled and technical work in operating, maintaining, repairing, recording treatment plant operations on assigned rotating shifts. Work can include covering a large working area, which contains several operating areas from storage tanks, booster stations and dam control structures during an assigned shift. Employees in this class normally work independently on the basis of general and specific instruction for the day.
Keep current on Vale policies, legislated standards, design criteria and industry best practices related to potable drinking water production and industrial wastewater treatment.
Ensure all water management system operations are in compliance with applicable regulations and permits.
Liaise with Vale Environmental Control and Government Agencies and agents.
Act as management’s OIC (Operator in Charge) and maintain all required operating licenses as required by regulations according to plant classification.
About You
**Education**:
Graduate Environmental or Chemical Engineering Technologist or equivalent. Valid MECP certification minimum Level I Water Treatment is required.
**Experience**:
**Skills**:
**Computer Skills**: Proficiency with SCADA and HMI control equipment, working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook.
**Analytical**: Ability to read and understand chemical formulas and dosage calculations and basic ability to follow electrical/mechanical prints and drawings.
**Process**: Thorough knowledge of water treatment systems and typical industry equipment associated with water treatment and supply systems.
**Job Knowledge**: Working knowledge of applicable provincial legislation including but not limited to OWRA, SDWA, OHSA, Regs. 170/03, 128/04, 319/08, 903/90, and DWQMS is preferred
What We Offer You
Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
Employee Family Assistance Program
Virtual Healthcare online
Online training and career development opportunities
Relocation Assistance
Why Sudbury
Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are needed for the green economy. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.
Include to Transform
At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they