Industrial Millwright/Operator

CityofOttawa • Ottawa, ON

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The mandate of Water Services is to provide treatment and distribution of a sustainable supply of high-quality drinking water and is committed to protecting the environment by collecting and treating wastewater for the health and prosperity of Ottawa.

You are responsible for planned, unplanned and emergency inspection, testing, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and/or repair of process mechanical systems and equipment within Water Services’ water treatment, supply and storage facilities (including the Water Purification Plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, elevated tanks, metering facilities and well treatment systems) or wastewater treatment and collection facilities (including Wastewater treatment plant, remote pumping stations, odour control facilities, regulators, lagoons, valve chambers, storage tanks).

These duties are carried out in an industrial, production, regulated and quality focused environment and, as such, must be completed in consideration of and in close coordination with other engineering, skilled trade and maintenance staff in the Branch.

As a licensed water treatment, wastewater treatment and/or wastewater collection system operator, you are also responsible for operating various pieces of process equipment (in Drinking Water this spans water treatment, distribution and supply process equipment and in Wastewater this spans wastewater treatment and collection process equipment) and/or adjusting various water or wastewater treatment system process parameters, after prior consultation with and in close coordination with other licensed operating staff in the Branch.

Note these systems and equipment include, but are not limited to: process chemical feed, metering, piping and storage systems (e.g. sulphuric acid, sodium hypochlorite, aluminium sulphate, sodium silicate, sodium bisulphite, sodium hydroxide, potassium permanganate, hydrofluorosilicic acid, aqueous ammonia, etc.), raw water, treated drinking water, effluent water and sanitary sewage screening, processing, metering, piping, pumping and valve systems (fractional horsepower to several thousand horsepower, 6mm to 2450m dia or 4500mm x 3600mm), sludge collection, transfer and mixing systems, pressure and flow control valves, crane, rigging and hoisting systems (up to 5 tons), pumps, blowers, motors, engines, compressors, vacuum systems, gear boxes, clutches, turbines and centrifuges (fractional horsepower to several thousand horsepower). The equipment may or may not be drained, evacuated or energized, during the work, and is located in a variety of locations including chemical feed and storage areas, electrical equipment rooms, machine rooms, generator rooms, pump rooms, valve rooms and chambers, confined spaces, elevated tanks, above and below grade chambers, tanks and reservoirs, outdoor power substations, office areas, etc.

Requirements

• Completion of Industrial Millwright apprenticeship program of 8000 hours
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed Industrial Millwright in a combination of both process-dependant industries and construction services including demonstrated experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of industrial and process mechanical equipment and the installation, construction and commissioning of process mechanical and chemical feed systems.
• Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Industrial Mechanic Millwright 433A
• Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
• Knowledge of Canadian Building Code
• Knowledge of Ontario Plumbing Code
• Knowledge of Relevant Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) acts, regulations, standards and guidelines
• Knowledge of Relevant Ontario Ministry of the Labour (MOL) acts, regulations, standards and guidelines
• Knowledge of Branch, Departmental, Unit and Section roles and responsibilities
• Knowledge of Relevant City, Branch, Departmental, Unit and Section procedures, policies, manuals and processes
• Knowledge of City Purchasing Bylaw and policies as related to authorized purchases and responsibilities
• Knowledge of CVOR Vehicle Requirements, as identified by the Province
• Knowledge of Metal pipe, tube and plate heating, forming, cutting, welding, soldering, brazing and jointing tools, methods and techniques
• Knowledge of No-metal pipe and tube bending, forming, cutting, fusing, bonding and jointing tools, methods and techniques
• Knowledge of Installation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair methods and procedures for small to large (fractional to several thousand horsepower) process mechanical equipment including engines, pumps, motors, compressors, gearboxes, turbines, centrifuges, etc.
• Knowledge of Installation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair methods and procedures for small to large (6mm to 2450m diameter and 4500mm x 3600mm) process piping, jointing and valve systems, etc.
• Knowledge of Precision measurement, vibration and alignment techniques and equipment
• Knowledge of Math concepts applicable to the trade
• Working knowledge of electrical, electronic and instrumentation equipment, materials and maintenance procedures
• Working knowledge of Computer system applications pertinent to water and wastewater treatment and collection facilities including SCADA Systems and Maintenance Management Systems
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Outlook
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
• Knowledge of TSSA rules & regulations
• Ability to work effectively, with others and independently
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including completing technical, test and other reports or forms
• Ability to analyze, identify, prioritize and solve problems quickly and effectively
• Ability to use a wide range of hand tools, heating, cutting and welding tools, machine shop tools, measurement tools and testing equipment
• Ability to understand and effectively utilize new information for problem-solving and decision-making
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to readily establish effective interpersonal relationships
• Alertness, dependability, punctuality
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Demonstrated initiative, strong judgement and a high degree of reliability
• Physical ability to perform assigned tasks, including climbing ladders, scaffolds and elevated tanks, entering confined spaces
• Willingness to work outside of normal hours
• English oral, reading, writing

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of operational, monitoring and control functions associated with drinking water treatment and water pumping/storage processes, or wastewater treatment and collection processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Planned, unplanned and emergency inspection, testing, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and/or repair of process mechanical systems and equipment within Water Services’ water treatment, supply and storage facilities or wastewater treatment and collection facilities.
• Operating various pieces of process equipment and/or adjusting various water or wastewater treatment system process parameters.
• Carrying out duties in an industrial, production, regulated and quality focused environment in coordination with other staff.
• Performing trade related preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
• Operating small and large equipment (e.g. Person Lifts, Zoom Boom, Manitou, Forklift etc.).
• Making precise and accurate measurements and layouts.
• Reading, interpreting and marking-up technical drawings.
• Sketching mechanical schematics and installations.
• Utilizing appropriate or specialized PPE and safety equipment such as SCBA, rescue equipment, personal gas monitors and fall protection.

Benefits

• The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services.
• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED