Licensed Millwright, Wastewater

The City of Guelph•Guelph, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Guelph is seeking a Licensed Millwright for the Wastewater Services Division. This permanent, full-time position involves performing repairs and maintenance at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewage Pumping Stations. The successful candidate will contribute to Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city by ensuring the reliable operation of wastewater services, guided by the City’s Strategic Plan and Corporate Values.

Requirements

Completion of a Grade 12 Diploma and 4 years’ maintenance experience; preferably in water or wastewater environment. Candidates with equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
A valid Industrial Maintenance Millwright Certificate (433A)
Must be in possession of a Wastewater Treatment OIT Certificate or obtain same within 6 months of hire.
Successful completion of the Class I Wastewater Treatment exam with the ability to obtain the Class 1 Wastewater Treatment License within 48 months of the start date.
A valid Class G driver’s licence with a good driving record.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the general public.
Able to understand equipment manufacturers’ schematic drawings, interpret design drawings and operating and maintenance manuals.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve maintenance issues in a timely manner.
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to work effectively in an empowered team environment.
Able to perform physical requirements to safely and effectively complete required duties, including heavy manual labour in adverse conditions over long periods of time. (E.g. lifting, bending, kneeling work in confined spaces, working at heights, on scaffolding and in all types of conditions including inclement weather).
Knowledge of pumps, valves, electric and pneumatic actuators, motors, gears, hydraulics, mechanical drives, speed reducers and other related equipment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of MECP regulations and the fundamentals of electricity & process control along with the ability to understand and apply pump curve theory knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics is an asset.
Computerized Maintenance Management System experience is an asset.
Experience with digester equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

Performs Preventative/Predictive maintenance and repairs on pumps, valves, electric and pneumatic actuators, motors, gears, hydraulics, mechanical drives, speed reducers and other related equipment.
Analyzes by troubleshooting all types of mechanical and related equipment, making recommendations on a course of action for the repair or replacement of equipment.
Organizes, coordinates and works with external contractors while performing maintenance or repairs to equipment, including the inspection of completed work to ensure it conforms to City standards and industry best practices; Ensures all work complies with safety standards and all applicable codes.
Responds to emergency equipment failures, troubleshoots equipment, diagnoses problems, identifies needed resources, and makes repairs or works with contractors to complete work.
Provides support services to project implementation and the start-up and commissioning of equipment.
Responsible for the ongoing development and day-to-day administration and update of a Computerized Maintenance Management System including the processing of work requests, work orders, and data entry of the same.
Performs welding, pipe fitting, rigging and operational duties.
Maintains a good working relationship with all colleagues, customers and contractors through collaboration, communication and application of conflict resolution skills.
Works in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, all applicable codes, Federal, Provincial and City regulations, policies and procedures as well as regulation of the Ministry of the Environment and monitors compliance with established customer service and regulatory requirements.
Ensures compliance with Wastewater regulations and requirements including but not limited to Guelph Wastewater ECAs, Ontario Water Resources Act, Canada Fisheries Act and standard operating procedures.
Liaises with Wastewater Services staff and contractors as appropriate to coordinate and minimize impacts of maintenance activities in terms of process and performance impact.
Completes and maintains all daily legislative and non-legislative records.
Maintains daily activity log that pertains to legislative work related to the wastewater.
Liaises with wastewater treatment operators and assists operational staff as required to ensure reliable and continuous operation of the class 4 wastewater treatment facility and its processes.
Monitors inventories, develops specifications and initiates the proposal of goods and services required to execute work plans.
Assists in operational facility maintenance, keeping wastewater sites in good order – including floor sweeping, cleaning equipment and piping, washroom cleaning etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Comprehensive benefits
Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
Paid personal days
Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching
Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Parental leave top up program
Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
Employee recognition programs