Water and Wastewater Operator

Job Description

Veolia operates and maintains both the drinking water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant in Moosonee, Ontario.

This Water and Wastewater Operator position is located in Moosonee, ON, and requires the successful candidate to relocate to the community. A northern living allowance is provided for working in Moosonee.

The Plant Operator is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of both water and wastewater treatment facilities and must therefore hold valid water treatment and wastewater treatment certifications. Key responsibilities include conducting laboratory testing, making operational decisions, utilizing SCADA systems, preparing regulatory reports, operating treatment equipment, and maintaining effective communication with team members

Main Responsibilities: 

1. Control and operate automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed and odor control and vacuum filters used to decontaminate waste water by settling, aeration and sludge digestion.
2. Monitor control panels and adjust valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow.
3. Monitor flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned areas.
4. Monitor and record operating conditions observations and data in area shift log.
5. Use SCADA for process monitoring and systems control.
6. Ensure conformance to process specifications.
7. Ensure compliance with the ECA’s and client objectives.
8. Diagnose basic operational problems and take corrective action per procedure.
9. Verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances to the supervisor and take corrective actions.
10. Perform routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned.
11. Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of machine bins and cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required.
12. Perform minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments.
13. Operate vehicles for plant operational purposes.
14. Practice good housekeeping in the assigned area and properly dispose of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
15. Perform field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units or alter unit processes.
16. Sample wastewater, sludge and gasses (odor control, digester, etc.) according to schedule.
17. Prepare chemical solutions and services automatic samplers.
18. Monitor process chemical supplies and recommend reorder.
19. Perform routine lab tests.
20. Perform routine instrument calibration for portable meters including, but not limited to, dissolved oxygen, pH, H2S, percent oxygen

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Experiences:

• OWWCO - WWT certification: must hold a valid class water and wastewater treatment and class collection certification and have the ability to obtain certification at the highest level of the facilities.
• Level 1 on both water and wastewater treatment is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years experience as an operator.
• Other certifications are highly desirable: first aid, confined space, etc.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Must be or become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.).
• Work toward higher level water treatment certification.
• May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, preferably have some trade licensing (eg. Millwright).
• Able to relocate to Moosonee (if not locally based already).
• Attention to details and capability to accurately follow procedures.
• Analytical skills to understand data and graphs. Capability to make decisions based on data.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing (operational, process, safety and quality Instructions). Ability to perform basic math.
• Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, attention to detail. Good use of the English language. Deadline oriented. Work well with others. Good hand eye coordination. Repetitive motions required. Rotating through-out the facility as required.
• Reliable and dependable on start and finish times as it impacts the operations.
• Able to work on weekends.
• Able to be on call and respond to emergency (once every 4-6 weeks typically).

Work Environment:

Permanent position, offered on a full-time basis, with working schedules from Monday to Friday, daytime. 

• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicles to perform duties.
• Work Site Environment: WasteWater treatment odor, sometimes confined spaces, noisy environment.
• Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation
• Physical Demands: Amount of time spent – Standing 50%, Walking 50% for as many as five miles per shift. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces. May be required to use ladders or stairs. The employee must lift and/or move some weight (up to 20Kg). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.
• Salary: 30$/h -36$/h

Additional Information

Why join our team of researchers? Come and rejuvenate the world with us!

• Acting today to create the world of tomorrow;
• A company in constant growth;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can make the most of your talent; Challenges adapted to your needs and the absence of routine;
• The possibility of developing your career according to your professional objectives;
• Internal and external training and coaching programs;
• A very competitive compensation, pension and benefits package;
• Multi-disciplinary work teams and a health and safety oriented work environment.

We thank all applicants for applying, but only those selected will be contacted.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.