Utility Treatment Technician, Water Treatment Level ll

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo•Fort McMurray, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Step into a career that’s grounded in action and driven by purpose. At the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Environmental Services team is at the heart of sustainability and safety. Whether you're operating advanced water treatment systems or managing solid waste and underground infrastructure, you’ll play a vital role in protecting public health and the environment. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves for a career that combines purpose, precision, and progress, we’d love to hear from you. Reporting through various levels and types of supervision, the Utility Treatment Technician, Water Treatment performs daily activities relating to controlling the water treatment process, which impacts the quality of potable water. This may include performance of safe work practices, maintenance, laboratory, administration, or duties with respect to reservoirs, and pumping stations. The incumbent must work to ensure compliance with various municipal, provincial, and federal regulations at all times. Good judgement is required to maintain a positive impact on regulatory compliance, municipal operations, municipal image, and the health of residents.

Requirements

Skilled in the operation of machines, tools and mobile equipment used in municipal water treatment facilities under varying conditions.
Proficiency in the use of various sampling and testing equipment and instruments.
Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, read and interpret blueprints, drawings, plans and specifications.
Communicate respectfully with co-workers and ability to maintain cooperative and productive working relationships.
Demonstrate dependability and reliability by having the ability to work with varying levels of supervision, including some tasks with no direct supervision.
Must be familiar with methods and procedures, quality and safety standards relative to each job being performed as per Municipal and industry standards.
Proficiency with various Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to utilize office equipment.
Math and numeracy skills for calculations relating to volume, flow, velocity, chemical dosage, consumption, etc.
High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required.
Level II Water Treatment Certification or higher is required.
Three (3) years experience as per AEP experience requirements.
Criminal Record Check
A valid Class five (5) Operator’s Licence is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
Must be willing to work outside in all conditions.
Immunizations are strongly recommended for work in unsanitary conditions.
Must be medically and physically able to perform all duties of the position on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

Perform duties relating to Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) requirements in the field as per AEP requirements.
Assist with developing safety meetings for assigned tasks.
Compile information for the purpose of completing regulatory reports.
Provide coaching and mentoring of junior technicians to promote system understanding and development.
Observe and report water treatment plant equipment failures and arrange for maintenance issues to be corrected by creating work requests.
Inspect and monitor infrastructure to ensure efficient operation according to manufacturers’ specifications, internal preventive maintenance program standards, and municipal engineering standards.
Use control room systems, visual inspections, and laboratory results to optimize and control the treatment process and maintain plant records.
Ensure system sampling is completed routinely and correctly for all facilities.
Adhere to and support the development and revision of procedures and policies pertaining to safety, treatment operations, plant inspections, etc.
Respond to customer enquiries relating to water quality, quantity, treatment, odors, or distribution.
Perform other related duties as required.