Asset Maintenance Specialist
About The Position
Water is our business and our passion. It can be yours too. The water professionals at OCWA know the value of water better than anyone. Our work benefits communities across Ontario every day. Our job (and possibly yours) is also to return treated and safe water back to our lakes and rivers. At OCWA, we have a deep respect for the environment and our responsibility for the health of the communities we serve drives us. A job at OCWA is an opportunity to make a positive impact on millions—a big responsibility. Are you ready? We think you are. So come on in. The water is perfect.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of asset management principles and best practices.
- Technical knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and certification related to the functional/plant areas of work in water and wastewater maintenance operations and administration.
- Ability to travel within the Northeastern Region.
- Valid G Driver’s License.
- Good working knowledge of Agency, regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related to water/wastewater maintenance operations and health and safety.
- Working knowledge of policies, standards and methods, environmental impact issues, water quality assurance techniques.
- Knowledge and interpretative understanding of environmental legislation (OWRA, EPA, EAA, EBR).
- Extensive knowledge of project management principles/practices.
- Knowledge of CMMS, WMS and PC software.
- Excellent oral and written skills to liaise with colleagues, vendors and clients and prepare reports.
- Presentation skills to facilitate group meetings and develop and execute formal presentations.
- Skills in the evaluation of business results to improve business performance and make recommendations.
- Problem solving and analytical skills to provide technical guidance and resolve day-to-day technical issues.
- Planning and organizational skills to lead projects.
- Familiarity with data visualization software.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) database.
- Conduct field asset data collection.
- Develop maintenance plans.
- Analyze and research maintenance practices, procedures and implement findings.
- Conduct research and evaluations into emerging technologies, equipment and maintenance methodologies.
- Provide ongoing support and advice to staff on maintenance and maintenance issues.
- Assist the Capital Manager where necessary in all aspects of the development and management of Third Party Service Agreements, Tender and RFP packages.
- Assist the Capital Manager in the coordination and oversight of major maintenance and capital projects.
Benefits
- Flexible learning and development opportunities
- Opportunities for career advancement and specialization
- A wide-ranging compensation structure focused on pay for certification, on-call pay, call-back pay, over-time and Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) pay.
- A defined benefit pension plan
- Comprehensive health plan
- Life and disability insurance.
- Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
