Operator, Chatham Wastewater Treatment Plant Job at Chatham-Kent
The Water & Wastewater Division of the Chatham-Kent PUC has an opening for a temporary full-time Operator for the Chatham Water Pollution Control Plant, for a period up to the end of April 2023.
Job description
Operators are responsible for the day-to-day operations of providing safe and reliable drinking water and wastewater services.
Essential responsibilities
Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
Carrying out regular inspections of the plant and systems, operating and maintaining process control equipment in order to ensure that the plants are operating in accordance with standards established by the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP)
Carrying out regular inspections of Collection and Distribution systems, pump stations and booster stations
Assist in the industrial sampling programs for compliance with Municipal Sewer Use Bylaw. Maintain records and data including analytical results
Assisting in water main operations and maintenance.
Carry out a program of routine lubrication, including greasing and oiling as specified in the lubrication schedule.
Carrying out sampling and routine laboratory tests as required
Conduct optimization studies of the water/wastewater treatment processes to improve plant proficiency and plant performance
Maintain regulated and operational process sampling, monitoring programs and laboratory testing schedules, with the assistance of the Chief Operator and compliance staff, as well as record all test results for statistical purposes and plant records
Ensure all testing and monitoring equipment is monitored and calibrated according to the specifications of manufacturers, regulations and DWQMS (Drinking Water Quality Management System)
Follow preventative maintenance procedures by checking machinery and electrical equipment when required, overhauling or assisting with the overhauling of equipment if necessary by replacing bearings, shafts, gaskets, etc., and completing work orders in conjunction with the Preventative Maintenance Program
Ensure conformance with DWQMS (Drinking Water Quality Management System) and WWQMS (Wastewater Quality Management System) and compliance with Certificates of Approval, regulations and guidelines
Ensure personnel safety regulations, procedures and standards are strictly observed.
Ensure the security of the water/wastewater facilities
Inspect process control equipment to ensure proper operation.
Maintain adequate inventories of chemicals, lab supplies, etc., and order when required
Maintain all necessary operational and including, but not limited to, daily operational logs and monthly log sheets
Maintaining grounds and buildings
On-call duties, must be available within 45 kilometers of their home plant/facility and working a rotating weekend shift schedule
Perform ‘Acting Chief Operator’ duties as required
Perform basic routine and non-routine maintenance including repair and replacement of equipment as required, including the treatment, distribution and collection systems
Perform duties as required by the electronic preventative maintenance program on a monthly basis
Position may require operational assistance to any of the water or wastewater facilities
Providing assistance to Maintenance personnel in day to day equipment up-keep
Report, record and track information according to policies and procedures
Review facilities SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) trending on a regular basis
Essential qualifications
Secondary school diploma or equivalent education (e.g. GED certificate) required, completion of college diploma or university degree in an environmental studies related program preferred
Water/Wastewater Operator experience in water and wastewater treatment environment
Mechanical and/or electrical experience in relation to water and wastewater treatment facilities and systems
Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and utilizing operational and maintenance manuals
Knowledge of standards established by Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP), PUC policies, procedures and contingencies and applicable regulations.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations
Experience working in a unionized environment
Knowledge of municipal purchasing policies
Experience working with budgets
Possess training courses in damage prevention for utilities
Strong working knowledge of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) software
Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (or similar software programs)
Certifications, memberships, licenses
Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) certifications:
Class 1 (or higher) for Wastewater Treatment (WWT) required (minimum OIT with ability to obtain class 1)
Class 1 (or higher) in Water Treatment (WT) required (minimum OIT with ability to obtain class 1)
The following training is an asset (will be provided upon hire otherwise):
Confined space entry training
Personal protective equipment training
Standard First Aid/CPR
Work environment/hours of work
This position works both indoors and outdoors
This position works weekday hours, with occasional weekend hours as well as on-call after hours and on weekends Employees designated for on-call duties must be available within 45 kilometres of their home plant/facility.
COVID-19 Vaccination
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent no longer requires a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Although it is not mandatory to be vaccinated, it is highly encouraged.
Driver’s licence/vehicle requirements
Because of the responsibilities, this position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G (or higher) Ontario driver’s licence; a driver’s abstract will be conducted by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. An acceptable driver’s abstract will: be an original document and current (within the previous thirty (30) days); have no more than four (4) demerit points; have no more than two (2) convictions for the same offence; have no criminal code convictions; have no ‘non-medical or administrative’ licence suspension in the preceding three (3) years.
Essential physical and/or safety requirements
Requires physical coordination and dexterity to use hand tools, such as drills, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
Requires physical coordination and dexterity to use precision test equipment used to troubleshoot equipment and systems
Manual dexterity to operate computers and laboratory equipment, such as pH meters, turbidity meter, chlorine analyzers, etc.
Requires physical strength to manipulate, move and reposition equipment and machinery
Frequent exposure to loud noises from equipment
Work outdoors in excessive cold, hot or adverse weather conditions
Work with hazardous chemicals
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for confined space entries or chemical spills
Work in areas with unpleasant odours associated with sewage treatment processes
Attention to detail for short periods of time when taking readings or working on process control equipment, hydraulic, electric or other systems
Ability to shift focus quickly in response to emergencies or other priorities in the workplace
Maintain focus on multiple tasks with varying priorities, deadlines and/or demands
Personal protective equipment as required by Health & Safety policies and procedures, include (but not limited to):
Green patch safety shoes
SCBA: persons using positive pressure or negative pressure respirators shall be clean shaven where the face-piece seals to the skin
Cartridge masks, dust masks and/or half masks
Hearing protection
Safety glasses
Faceshield
Hard hat
Gloves, gauntlets
PPE as required by Arc Flash Program
Flotation device
Regular lifting of materials and equipment weighting 4 to 9 kg (10 to 20 lbs)
Frequent standing for prolonged periods of time
Regular walking and climbing of stairs and ladders
Work in confined spaces, such as sewer pumping stations
Reach above shoulder level to perform operational and maintenance duties
Benefits
This temporary full-time position will receive vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act.
Notice to Internal Municipal Employees only:
When internal employees are applying to temporary vacancy and want to maintain their permanent status: positions posted as “temporary” may be filled with permanent employees (full-time, part-time and call-in) who want to keep their permanent status provided their ability to be released to a temporary position is reviewed and approved with their current manager/supervisor before submitting an application.
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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.
Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.
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Job description
Operators are responsible for the day-to-day operations of providing safe and reliable drinking water and wastewater services.
Essential responsibilities
Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
Carrying out regular inspections of the plant and systems, operating and maintaining process control equipment in order to ensure that the plants are operating in accordance with standards established by the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP)
Carrying out regular inspections of Collection and Distribution systems, pump stations and booster stations
Assist in the industrial sampling programs for compliance with Municipal Sewer Use Bylaw. Maintain records and data including analytical results
Assisting in water main operations and maintenance.
Carry out a program of routine lubrication, including greasing and oiling as specified in the lubrication schedule.
Carrying out sampling and routine laboratory tests as required
Conduct optimization studies of the water/wastewater treatment processes to improve plant proficiency and plant performance
Maintain regulated and operational process sampling, monitoring programs and laboratory testing schedules, with the assistance of the Chief Operator and compliance staff, as well as record all test results for statistical purposes and plant records
Ensure all testing and monitoring equipment is monitored and calibrated according to the specifications of manufacturers, regulations and DWQMS (Drinking Water Quality Management System)
Follow preventative maintenance procedures by checking machinery and electrical equipment when required, overhauling or assisting with the overhauling of equipment if necessary by replacing bearings, shafts, gaskets, etc., and completing work orders in conjunction with the Preventative Maintenance Program
Ensure conformance with DWQMS (Drinking Water Quality Management System) and WWQMS (Wastewater Quality Management System) and compliance with Certificates of Approval, regulations and guidelines
Ensure personnel safety regulations, procedures and standards are strictly observed.
Ensure the security of the water/wastewater facilities
Inspect process control equipment to ensure proper operation.
Maintain adequate inventories of chemicals, lab supplies, etc., and order when required
Maintain all necessary operational and including, but not limited to, daily operational logs and monthly log sheets
Maintaining grounds and buildings
On-call duties, must be available within 45 kilometers of their home plant/facility and working a rotating weekend shift schedule
Perform ‘Acting Chief Operator’ duties as required
Perform basic routine and non-routine maintenance including repair and replacement of equipment as required, including the treatment, distribution and collection systems
Perform duties as required by the electronic preventative maintenance program on a monthly basis
Position may require operational assistance to any of the water or wastewater facilities
Providing assistance to Maintenance personnel in day to day equipment up-keep
Report, record and track information according to policies and procedures
Review facilities SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) trending on a regular basis
Essential qualifications
Secondary school diploma or equivalent education (e.g. GED certificate) required, completion of college diploma or university degree in an environmental studies related program preferred
Water/Wastewater Operator experience in water and wastewater treatment environment
Mechanical and/or electrical experience in relation to water and wastewater treatment facilities and systems
Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and utilizing operational and maintenance manuals
Knowledge of standards established by Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP), PUC policies, procedures and contingencies and applicable regulations.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations
Experience working in a unionized environment
Knowledge of municipal purchasing policies
Experience working with budgets
Possess training courses in damage prevention for utilities
Strong working knowledge of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) software
Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (or similar software programs)
Certifications, memberships, licenses
Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) certifications:
Class 1 (or higher) for Wastewater Treatment (WWT) required (minimum OIT with ability to obtain class 1)
Class 1 (or higher) in Water Treatment (WT) required (minimum OIT with ability to obtain class 1)
The following training is an asset (will be provided upon hire otherwise):
Confined space entry training
Personal protective equipment training
Standard First Aid/CPR
Work environment/hours of work
This position works both indoors and outdoors
This position works weekday hours, with occasional weekend hours as well as on-call after hours and on weekends Employees designated for on-call duties must be available within 45 kilometres of their home plant/facility.
COVID-19 Vaccination
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent no longer requires a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Although it is not mandatory to be vaccinated, it is highly encouraged.
Driver’s licence/vehicle requirements
Because of the responsibilities, this position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G (or higher) Ontario driver’s licence; a driver’s abstract will be conducted by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. An acceptable driver’s abstract will: be an original document and current (within the previous thirty (30) days); have no more than four (4) demerit points; have no more than two (2) convictions for the same offence; have no criminal code convictions; have no ‘non-medical or administrative’ licence suspension in the preceding three (3) years.
Essential physical and/or safety requirements
Requires physical coordination and dexterity to use hand tools, such as drills, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
Requires physical coordination and dexterity to use precision test equipment used to troubleshoot equipment and systems
Manual dexterity to operate computers and laboratory equipment, such as pH meters, turbidity meter, chlorine analyzers, etc.
Requires physical strength to manipulate, move and reposition equipment and machinery
Frequent exposure to loud noises from equipment
Work outdoors in excessive cold, hot or adverse weather conditions
Work with hazardous chemicals
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for confined space entries or chemical spills
Work in areas with unpleasant odours associated with sewage treatment processes
Attention to detail for short periods of time when taking readings or working on process control equipment, hydraulic, electric or other systems
Ability to shift focus quickly in response to emergencies or other priorities in the workplace
Maintain focus on multiple tasks with varying priorities, deadlines and/or demands
Personal protective equipment as required by Health & Safety policies and procedures, include (but not limited to):
Green patch safety shoes
SCBA: persons using positive pressure or negative pressure respirators shall be clean shaven where the face-piece seals to the skin
Cartridge masks, dust masks and/or half masks
Hearing protection
Safety glasses
Faceshield
Hard hat
Gloves, gauntlets
PPE as required by Arc Flash Program
Flotation device
Regular lifting of materials and equipment weighting 4 to 9 kg (10 to 20 lbs)
Frequent standing for prolonged periods of time
Regular walking and climbing of stairs and ladders
Work in confined spaces, such as sewer pumping stations
Reach above shoulder level to perform operational and maintenance duties
Benefits
This temporary full-time position will receive vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act.
Notice to Internal Municipal Employees only:
When internal employees are applying to temporary vacancy and want to maintain their permanent status: positions posted as “temporary” may be filled with permanent employees (full-time, part-time and call-in) who want to keep their permanent status provided their ability to be released to a temporary position is reviewed and approved with their current manager/supervisor before submitting an application.
________
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.
Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.
Please Note :
sjcstudios.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, sjcstudios.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.